Oakland Trip Planner

Landmark

This miniature railway with real steam locomotives offers 12-minute rides along a wooded ridge.

2481 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Orinda, CA 94563, USA

Monday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

“Hands down the best deal in the bay area for family fun. $5 a ride is amazing and free parking. Very fun for the whole family. All the locomotives are hand made on site. Celebrating 74 years this year. Highly recommend …”

Park/Nature

Gondola access to an urban rooftop garden with trees, flowers & play equipment, plus a cafe terrace.

425 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA

Monday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

“This is amazing park! Gondola, people doing exercise, jungle gym, a lot of trees, surrounding by even taller building really amazing view if you look down from the top, really nice place. People are friendly. Its one of …”

Park/Nature

Sprawling forest featuring redwood groves & rare wildlife, plus trails, picnic areas & campsites.

Oakland, CA, USA

Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

“This is a beautiful place its wheelchair accessible which is just a plus overall, I enjoy seeing that. They have alot of parking but it gets packed quick. There was a wedding on the day we went so you can reserve some pl…”

Landmark

Home to the San Francisco Giants, this ballpark with bay views offers tours & hosts special events.

24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA

“I experienced my first Major League Baseball game here. The entire stadium was very clean and tidy, and the seating arrangement was very clear. It was quite easy to find my seat in the huge stadium. This stadium is one o…”

Museum

Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles.

Pier 15 Embarcadero at, Green St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA

Monday: Closed Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM

“Hands down the best museum we’ve ever been to! We had an absolute blast here with our 2 kids. It’s huge, completely interactive, and honestly just as fun for the adults as it is for the kids. We went early right when it…”

Shopping

Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space.

1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA

Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

“The Ferry Building is a fantastic place to visit in San Francisco. The architecture is beautiful, the waterfront views are incredible, and there’s an excellent variety of local food, coffee, and specialty shops. It’s a g…”

Museum

Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space.

151 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

“This was my first time ever at this particular art museum, and goodness, didn't make a great first impression!! My husband wanted to come check out the KAWS Exhibit, and I thought he knew more about him, but apparently …”

Landmark

Visitors line up for the Alcatraz ferry tour at this waterfront pier with souvenir shops & fare.

San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours

“We went on a late afternoon Alcatraz tour late May. It’s super windy on board. We put on thick jackets. The boat ride is shorter than expected. The view is amazing. We were busy taking photos and the next minute we’ve ar…”

Landmark

Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots.

1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

“Coit Tower is a fantastic place to visit and offers some of the best panoramic views of San Francisco and the bay. The scenery from the top is absolutely breathtaking, and the historic tower itself is well worth explorin…”

Museum

Science center at the University of California, Berkeley, with hands-on exhibits & a planetarium.

1 Centennial Dr, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA

Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

“It's a great place for kids to learn about science. It seems like play time for a child, but it's actually very educational. There's an incredible view of the Bay area with outdoor activities. Inside there are multipl…”

Museum

Big complex featuring interactive exhibits on outer space, a planetarium, a gift shop & more.

10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, USA

Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

“Great hands on center. Very kid friendly. Very STEM. Build your own paper rocket and fly it with lots of docent help available. Real rockets, space craft, space suits, telescopes, planetarium shows, moon rock, and mail …”

Museum

900 Marin St, San Francisco, CA 94124, USA

“I really like the midway venue. I've seen Griz and Deadmau5 there on separate occasions. It's nice that they have multiple bars so waiting for a drink doesn't take too long. They also have a decent amount of restrooms so…”