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The Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach in Alameda was named for a former state assemblyman.
Address: MacKay Avenue Alameda CA USA
 1 510 562-7275
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Located near Livermore, the Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area is a popular destination for water sports.
Address: Grant Line Road Livermore CA USA
1 209 874-2056
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Central Park-Fremont
Central Park in Fremont is made up of 450 acres around the 83-acre Lake Elizabeth. Located on Paseo Padre Parkway.
Address: 40000 Paseo Padre Parkway Fremont CA USA 94538
1 510 790-5541
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The John Muir National Historic Site features the 14 room mansion where the famous naturalist John Muir lived for his final years. Hiking and guided tours are also offered here.
Address: 4202 Alhambra Avenue Martinez CA USA 94553
1 925 228-8860
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The Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial commemorates the largest homeland disaster during World War II, when a munitions ship exploded and killed more than 320 sailors.
Address: P.O. Box 280 Danville CA USA 94526
1 925 838-0249
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With numerous awards and national 'top-rankings' to its credit, UC Berkeley is recognized worldwide as a leading educational and research facility. It also has its place in history, particularly in regard to the Vietnam era of the 60s when the peace movement originated here. Among other key factors, top-notch laboratories, libraries and staff contribute to its ongoing success. Currently, 7 faculty members at Berkeley have won a Nobel Prize (17 members all-time). The university has a myriad of museums and collections of various interests. These include the Phoebe Hearst Museum of Anthropology, Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive, The Botanical Garden, The Essig Museum of Entomology, Lawrence Hall of Science, The Museum of Paleontology and the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology. Free campus tours are available through Visitor Services.
Address: . Berkeley CA 94720
 Send an Email (11) 1 510 642-5215
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The Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park can be found on Marina Way South in Richmond, CA. This park is a testament to the shipyards that helped to build World War II era boats.
Address: Marina Way South Richmond CA USA 94804
1 510 232-5050
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Tilden Regional Park
The Tilden Regional Park features an historic carousel, a petting zoo and pony rides. Located on Grizzly Peak Boulevard in Berkeley, CA.
Address: Grizzly Peak Boulevard Berkeley CA USA 94704
1 510 562-7275
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The Lake Del Valle State Recreation Area can be found just off Interstate 580 in Livermore, CA. Picnicking, horseback riding and swimming are popular activities here.
Address: Interstate 580 Livermore CA USA
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Eastshore State Park comprises eight and a half miles of shoreline that extends from Richmond to Oakland in the San Francisco Bay area. Hiking, biking and bird watching are all popular activities here.
Address: . Richmond CA USA
1 510 562-7275
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Shinn Historical Park and Arboretum
The Shinn Historical Park and Aboretum features buildings that span three generations of ranch life. The Victorian ranch house was built in 1876 and features authentic antique furnishings and memorabilia. A cottage built in the 1840s is one of the oldest frame houses in the Santa Clara Valley. Five acres of trees, rare plants and shrubs from around the world are also featured at this site.
Address: 1251 Peralta Boulevard Fremont CA USA
1 510 790-5541
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Located in Livermore, this park is designed for motorcycles, all terrain vehicles and four wheel drive machines.
Address: 17999 Tesla Road Livermore CA USA 94550
1 925 447-9027
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The Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site is named for the only American playwright to win the Nobel Prize. Located in Danville, reservations are required to visit this park.
Address: P.O. Box 280 Danville CA USA 94526
1 925 838-0249
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Mission Peak
Mission Peak rises behind Fremont, and provides an environment for hiking and picnicking. A comprehensive view of the surrounding area awaits hikers who make it to the summit.
Address: Stanford Avenue Fremont CA USA 94538
1 510 562-7275
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Berkeley Municipal Rose Garden
The Berkeley Municipal Rose Garden boasts 3,000 rose bushes. Located on Euclid Avenue and Eunice Street.
Address: Euclid Avenue and Eunice Street Berkeley CA USA 94704
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