Things to Do with Kids in San Jose, CA

  • TripBuzz found 398 things to do with kids in or near San Jose, California, including 375 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Altos, Cupertino, Mountain View and Newark.
  • From Children's Discovery Museum to Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, the San Jose area offers 126 different types of family activities, including: Parks, History Museums, Movie Theaters and Theaters.
  • Once a farming town, the city of San Jose is now the largest city in Northern California and third largest in the state. Now an urbanized metropolitan area, the city features a thriving business, residential and tourism landscape. The downtown historic district is one of the cities most visited attractions, home to historic hotels, museums and sculptures. The cities many parks, cultural venues and scenic hiking trails are also popular.
  • TripBuzz found 398 things to do with kids in or near San Jose, California, including 375 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Altos, Cupertino, Mountain View and Newark.
  • From Children's Discovery Museum to Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, the San Jose area offers 126 different types of family activities, including: Parks, History Museums, Movie Theaters and Theaters.
  • Once a farming town, the city of San Jose is now the largest city in Northern California and third largest in the state. Now an urbanized metropolitan area, the city features a thriving business, residential and tourism landscape. The downtown historic district is one of the cities most visited attractions, home to historic hotels, museums and sculptures. The cities many parks, cultural venues and scenic hiking trails are also popular.
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37.8 Miles
100% 273 votes
Boat Tours 423 Water Street, Oakland, CA 94607 MoreLess Info
The average adult and adventurous children will enjoy Bay Voyager Day Trips which employs a custom built rigid inflatable boat. Histories and stories of San Francisco are told by the main guide while touring major sites of the city from the bay itself.
37.8 Miles
89% 85 votes
Surfing Lessons Linda Mar State Beach, Pacifica, CA 94045 MoreLess Info
Pacifica's University of Surfing offers a variety of group and individual surfing classes tailored to all experience levels. Courses include all equipment, including boards, hooded wet suits, and booties. Gift certificates are available.
37.8 Miles
100% 118 votes
Hiking Trails Highway 1, Pacifica, CA MoreLess Info
1.3 miles long, Devil's Slide Trail is a paved, multi-use trail with separate lanes that is frequented by hikers, runners, bicyclists and equestrians. The trail features pet waste stations, bike racks, drinking fountains and restrooms.
37.8 Miles
88% 276 votes
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Sea Bowl

Bowling 4625 Coast Highway, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Sea Bowl is a 32-lane bowling alley that also has glow-in-the-dark lanes, bumpers, a video game arcade, and billiards tables. The alley can be rented out for corporate events and birthday parties.
37.8 Miles
75% 88 votes
Beaches 5100 Cabrillo Highway, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Linda Mar Beach is considered to be one of the most used beaches in the city. Features of the beach include surfing with various surf camps, recreational trails along the ocean, and on-leash dog walking.
37.8 Miles
93% 80 votes
Parks Sharp Park Golf Crse & Moris Point Road, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
The wetland based Mori Point offers 32 acres of revived native habitat along the rugged coastline. The terrain itself is varied, and there are multiple trails ranging from a simple half-mile walk to a more challenging mile and a half hike.
37.8 Miles
83% 12 votes
Bowling 4625 Coast Highway, Pacifica, CA 94044 MoreLess Info
Sea Side Bowling Pro Shop is a retailer of bowling balls and equipment in addition to providing repair, drilling and other pro services. The shop is open evenings during the week and closed on Sundays.
37.9 Miles
70% 237 votes
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Chinatown

Historic Districts 388 9th St, Oakland, CA 94607 MoreLess Info
Oakland's Chinatown is the second largest such district in California. Only the San Francisco Chinatown is larger. Visitors and locals to Chinatown to buy fresh produce, seafood, culinary appliances, clothing, baked goods and works of art.
37.9 Miles
93% 579 votes
Movie Theaters 3200 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA MoreLess Info
A historic theater with striking architecture, the Grand Lake Theater shows select first-run movies in vintage 1920s ambiance. The theater also hosts festivals, special events, and film competitions, and welcomes student groups.
37.9 Miles
38% 26 votes
Movie Theaters Jack London Square, Oakland, CA 94607 MoreLess Info
Located in historic Jack London Square in Oakland, Jack London Cinemas, is a nine theater movieplex showing the best movies Hollywood has to offer. Featuring a lobby arcade and special movie deals throughout the week, plan your visit today.
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