San Francisco International Airport 31 min
Hayward Japanese Gardens (12 min) This 3+-acre botanical garden features traditional Japanese arrangements, a teahouse & a koi pond. Oakland Zoo (18 min) Long-standing zoo features 650+ native & exotic animals, a wildlife theater & educational programs. Ardenwood Historic Farm (13 min) A working farm with a train & crops grown using historic methods, plus volunteers in period attire. Lake Elizabeth (21 min) Recreation area with a bird-filled island, plus a dog park, playgrounds, sports fields & boat ramp. Niles Canyon Railway (22 min) Living history museum providing rides on vintage trains (1910-1960) & exhibits on railroad history. East Bay Regional Park District - Public Safety (23 min) Anthony Chabot Regional Park (24 min) Huge, 3,314-acre park offering hiking trails, a campground, a marksmanship range & other features. Aqua Adventure Water Park (21 min) Recreational facility featuring waterslides, pools, swimming lessons & an on-site eatery. Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park (8 min) Expansive park featuring trails, a creek, gardens & farm animals, plus a seasonal barn center. Niles Canyon (13 min) Trails & vintage railway rides over hills & creeks featured in Charlie Chaplin's film The Tramp. Lake Chabot (20 min) Easygoing recreation hub popular for boat rentals & fishing & surrounded by tree-shaded banks. Garin Regional Park (6 min) This natural area with hills, fields & streams houses a seasonal visitor center on ranching history. Lake Chabot Regional Park (20 min) Parkland featuring a 315-acre reservoir for canoeing & fishing, plus trails, picnic areas & a cafe. Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area (14 min) Lakefront park offers 471 acres of space for picnicking, swimming, fishing & non-motorized boating. Coyote Hills Regional Park (17 min) 978 acres of rolling hills for picnicking, bird-watching, biking, hiking & nature exploration. |