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Oakland Museum of California: Back and better than ever Whether you’re drawn to California’s history, curious about its diverse geography, or captivated by the state’s culture and arts, there’s one place where you can see it all – the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA). This multidisciplinary museum has always been a place where the stories of California can be told from many points of view, and after a much-anticipated reopening in May of 2010, those stories can be shared with the public on a whole new level. Read More >>

Walt Disney Family Museum: An entertaining tribute to Walt's legacy Hundreds of buildings on the grounds of the Presidio, the Army base-turned-national park at the northern tip of San Francisco, have been converted to civilian uses—from private homes to restaurants and a spa. But none has been more handsomely converted for the public’s benefit than this building on the Main Post that now pays homage to Walt Disney. It opened in October 2009. Read More >>

Grand Lake Theater: A movie palace for modern times The historic Grand Lake Theater is steps away from Lake Merritt and the shops, bars and restaurants on Grand and Lakeshore Avenues. Whether you’re coming for a matinee or evening show, there are numerous places to stop for lunch or dinner, coffee or drinks before and after the flick, and on Saturdays, the Grand Lake Farmer’s Market makes for a great detour for seasonal veggies. Read More >>

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: Family thrills down on the boardwalk They don’t make amusement parks like this anymore. Oh, sure, there are modern theme parks with scarier rides, but the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has charm, history, a huge beach and a unique mix of rides and attractions for all ages. Read More >>

Lawrence Hall of Science: Hands-on learning for all ages How do roller coasters overcome the force of gravity? What type of arts and crafts flying machine would soar highest in a wind tube? What’s the difference between a strike-slip fault and a reverse fault? The answers to these questions and many more can be found at the Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley. Read More >>

Children’s Fairyland: An open book Tucked away in the folds of Lake Merritt, a 10-acre park offers all the whimsy of a fairytale, minus the madness of an overcrowded theme park. Fairyland isn’t just about rides, though the pint-sized Ferris wheel is adorable and small enough for a toddler to feel safe on without mom or dad. Read More >>

Oakland Ice Center: Winter all year long There’s no snow in California, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t any ice. Oakland Ice Center in downtown Oakland contains both a National Hockey League-size rink and an Olympic size rink. Operated by Silicon Valley Sports & Entertainment, the Center has been around since 1995 and holds the largest number of Adult USA Hockey participants compared to any other skating facility in the country. Read More >>

Bay kayaking: Where to paddle in paradise Thanks to a climate conducive to outdoor activity in all four seasons and an outdoor sports-mad populace, kayaking in San Francisco Bay has been popular for decades. Fortunately you don’t need to invest in another big piece of sports equipment to cram into the garage to take up kayaking. Not just tourists, but many locals regularly rent kayaks at seven locations on San Francisco, Richardson and Tomales Bays; Corte Madera Creek and the Pacific Ocean. Read More >>

Ocean Beach: Sand, surf and adventure Do you really like long walks on the beach, or is that just what your singles ad boasts? You can prove it on Ocean Beach, which stretches more than four miles along the western rim of San Francisco, all the way to the southern boundary of the city. It isn’t the city’s only beach, but it’s easily the longest and widest. Read More >>

Lake Anza: A Tilden Park Haven The Bay is too cold and rough for swimming, but you won’t miss the ocean at all when you visit Lake Anza in the Berkeley Hills. Tucked away in the trees, Lake Anza is nestled in the 2,079 acres that make up Tilden Park. One of this park’s many draws is a swimming beach, open in the late spring and summer, with lifeguard service in the summer months. Here, you’ll enjoy lots of sun and protection from the wind, thanks to all the beautiful vegetation that thrives around the lake. Read More >>