- 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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At Clay Park, visitors can bring their children to two playground areas with swings, climbing structures, and slides. The playground has a short walking path and picnic tables near it.
38.3 Miles
Open to the public on weekends, Shelldance Orchid Gardens features indoor garden rooms with hanging Spanish moss, tropical plants, and orchids. In addition to gardens, there is an art gallery featuring the work of local artists.
38.3 Miles
Sharp Park offers stunning scenic views of the ocean. There are a number of tree-lined hiking trails and well maintained pathways, as well as a long flight of stairs leading to the bluffs.
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Oakland's historic Paramount Theatre is a Bauhaus-inspired performance space. Its event schedule includes orchestra concerts, plays, musicals, operas and other large-scale artistic events. The venue also screens classic films and is available for convention rentals.
38.4 Miles
Located indoors, Oceana Swimming Pool is a lap pool that can fit more than 600 people at full capacity. The pool has several diving boards and a basketball hoop for guests to play with.
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At Pacificas Mccloskey Castle, visitors can explore a historic castle built in reaction to an earthquake in 1906. Visitors can go on 90 minute tours of the castle to learn about its history with a volunteer guide.
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A spacious, enclosed dog park with a water fountain and walking and play areas, El Pescadero Park allows for mingling of both dogs and owners in a safe environment. It also offers tools for cleaning up after pets.
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1700 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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At 1,060-acres, Diablo Foothills Regional Park offers open land for horseback riding, hiking and bicycling. The relatively undeveloped park offers views of the San Francisco Bay region and is notable for its oak woodlands and sandstone formations.
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1700 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area is a park populated by oak woodlands and sandstone formations. The park offers picnic areas, softball fields, and volleyball courts, as well as a supervised swimming pool.
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555 Guadalupe Canyon Parkway, Daly City, CA 94005
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Offering easy hiking trails and walking paths, as well as places to sit and relax in the great outdoors, San Bruno Mountain State & County Park consists of rugged terrain over 2,326 acres with incredible views.