The best things to do in Hayward

Laid-back venue featuring a range of arcade games as well as rides and a eatery for pizza and wings.

2200 Bridgepointe Pkwy (San Mateo)

Tree-lined, 18-hole public course set in hilly terrain, with a driving range & views over the bay.

10 Golf Course Dr (Berkeley)

Relaxed 18-hole golf venue, plus a restaurant with bar, outdoor seating and sweeping views.

1500 Country Club Dr (Milpitas)

Located at UC Berkeley, this popular outdoor spot draws well-known bands & other events.

Hearst Greek Theatre, 2001 Gayley Rd (Berkeley)

Lively family-friendly sports club with tennis and squash courts, plus multiple outdoor pools.

200 Redwood Shores Pkwy (Redwood City)

Golf training center with a 9-hole short course, 64-stall driving range, practice greens & bunkers.

2401 E 3rd Ave (Foster City)

Exclusive, family-friendly club offering golf, tennis, dining, a pool and grounds.

701 Madera Dr (San Mateo)

Membership-only country club with a pool.

5295 Broadway Terrace #15 (Oakland)

Observation area with sweeping views & interpretive plaques, plus a parking lot & trail access.

Wildcat Canyon Rd (Orinda)

Home to the Cal Bears, this stadium draws crowds for football games & great views of the Bay Area.

2227 Piedmont Ave (Berkeley)

Golf club and venue for weddings, parties and other events featuring a driving range, restaurant and bar.

9000 S Gale Ridge Rd (San Ramon)

Informal venue hosting the county fair, gem and jewelry shows, concerts and other events, including volleyball tournaments.

1346 Saratoga Dr (San Mateo)

Rafael Blanco’s “Cultural Pattern” now anchors the B Street Pedestrian Mall Mural, part of San Mateo’s Racial Equity Art Project. Grab a…

Pedestrian Mall (between 1st and, 3rd Ave (San Mateo)

San Jose Municipal Golf Course is a classic William P. Bell 18 that blends rolling fairways with sneaky-fast greens, plus a driving range…

1560 Oakland Rd (San Jose)

Boundary Oak Golf Course is calling for a midweek reset. Sneak in a round or hit the driving range powered by Toptracer, then celebrate the…

3800 Valley Vista Rd (Walnut Creek)

Stockton Golf & Country Club pairs a championship course with a 44,000-square-foot clubhouse, state-of-the-art fitness center, member…

3800 Country Club Blvd (Stockton)

Stockton 99 Speedway packs blazing fast family fun onto a quarter-mile paved oval, from Speed Tour super modifieds to tire-shredding Outlaw…

4105 N Wilson Way (Stockton)

Iconic since 1902, Lincoln Park Golf Course is a public 18 that trades stress for Golden Gate, ocean, and cityscape scenery. Hit the…

300 34th Ave (San Francisco)

Need a breezy reset close to home? Lake Merritt Amphitheater lines up a pretty perfect combo of shoreline strolls, lakeside art, birds…

QPXQ+Q9, Between 12th Street and 1st Ave., Lake Merritt Blvd (Oakland)

Golden Gate Park Golf Course is a classic nine-hole par 3, renovated in 2023 for improved playability and a more sustainable footprint,…

970 47th Ave (San Francisco)

Vine Cinema & Alehouse pairs your movie fix with a legit Food & Drink Menu, so your next watch comes with something tastier than plain…

1722 First St (Livermore)

Whether you're in the mood for big-name tours, comedy nights, or a cozy acoustic set, Fox Theatre brings the good stuff to the heart of RWC…

2215 Broadway (Redwood City)

Alameda Theatre & Cineplex is screening the big stuff right now, and you can pair it with their Cinema Grill thanks to the easy Movie &…

2317 Central Ave (Alameda)

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo mixes pint-sized rides, a charming puppet theater and real-deal animal moments, including Twix the red panda, plus…

748 Story Rd (San Jose)

Entertainment venue where visitors solve puzzles to "escape" from themed rooms.

1809 Santa Rita Rd # C (Pleasanton)

Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag.

976 Blossom Hill Rd (San Jose)

Family-friendly country club with a restaurant offering lunch and hosting brunch, meetings, and events.

3603 St Andrews Dr (Stockton)

Spacious venue for weddings and corporate functions, along with a wine-tasting room.

3400 W Ruby Hill Dr (Pleasanton)

Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.

601 Van Ness Ave (San Francisco)

Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.

4186 Piedmont Ave #5133 (Oakland)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

925 Blossom Hill Rd #2000 (San Jose)

Theater complex with multiple screens, all-stadium seating & self-service ticketing kiosks.

43917 Pacific Commons Blvd (Fremont)

Puzzle-filled, themed rooms where teams solve mysteries to escape for fun.

280 Lincoln Center (Stockton)

Well-maintained 18-hole golf course featuring multiple tees, plus a driving range and sand traps.

6301 W Eight Mile Rd (Stockton)

Golf club known for its challenging course and welcoming members.

844 W Orange Ave (South San Francisco)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

1010 Great Mall Dr (Milpitas)

Golf and dining venue featuring a challenging course with fast greens, along with a pro shop.

1050 Elkhorn Dr (Stockton)

Restored 1927 motion picture house turned performing-arts venue, also offers private event options.

345 S 1st St (San Jose)

American bar & grill in the Alameda Cinema, with seating or options to carry into the theater.

2301 Central Ave (Alameda)

Indoor trampoline center featuring an open jump arena, a foam cube pit, dodgeball & basketball.

1901 Monterey Rd (San Jose)

Theater complex with multiple screens, all-stadium seating & self-service ticketing kiosks.

825 Middlefield Rd (Redwood City)

Part of the Great America theme park, this water park offers river rides, slides & kids' play areas.

4701 Great America Pkwy (Santa Clara)

Vast marshland with 15 mi. of trails for walking, running & biking, plus bird-watching & kayaking.

Palo Alto

Lively amusement attraction featuring escape rooms, thrill rides & a laser challenge.

39 Pier Jamboree Road, 9 The Embarcadero (San Francisco)

One of the city's oldest operating cinemas, showcasing classic & current films on a single screen.

3290 Sacramento St (San Francisco)

Theater complex with multiple screens, all-stadium seating & self-service ticketing kiosks.

125 Crescent Dr (Pleasant Hill)

Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.

10 Topgolf Dr (San Jose)

Urban oasis featuring an 18-hole championship golf course, driving range, and pro shop.

9430 Fircrest Ln (San Ramon)

Bay Area-themed indoor course with 18 holes, pool tables & an arcade with air hockey & Skee-Ball.

900 North Point St F-201 (San Francisco)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

15555 E 14th St Ste 600 (San Leandro)

Friendly-staffed, clean venue featuring minor-league baseball games, food, beer and fireworks.

404 W Fremont St (Stockton)

This 18-hole golf course was built in 1968 & features a pro shop & a restaurant/bar.

605 Macara Ave (Sunnyvale)

This relaxed 9-hole, par-30 golf course at TPC Harding Park offers educational programs.

99 Harding Rd (San Francisco)

Country club with a restaurant, an 18-hole golf course, and an outdoor patio, plus facilities for weddings.

1000 Old Quarry Rd (San Jose)

Golf club offering a driving range and a 9-hole course, plus lessons.

260 Bernal Rd (San Jose)

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

5358 Pacific Ave (Stockton)

This retro drive-in movie theater screens the latest releases & pipes sound into cars via FM radio.

3630 Hillcap Ave (San Jose)

Ornate venue featuring showings of classic films and an organ performance between screenings of double features.

221 University Ave (Palo Alto)

Outdoors mini-golf spot with 21+ holes boasting creative, hand-built designs.

1275 S California Blvd (Walnut Creek)

Circular arena on the water with a modern glass facade hosting sporting events & live performances.

248 W Fremont St (Stockton)

Chain of indoor racing centers featuring electric go-karting for all skill levels, plus food.

6400 Sierra Ct B (Dublin)

Theater complex with multiple screens, all-stadium seating & self-service ticketing kiosks.

1500 N Shoreline Blvd (Mountain View)

Golf academy and course featuring a restaurant with outdoor seating, plus a 27-hole golf club with a restaurant and a pro shop.

23600 McKean Rd (San Jose)

Community movie theater featuring family-friendly films, plus matinee showings and a cafe.

2853 Castro Valley Blvd (Castro Valley)

Long-standing golf course & clubhouse in national park with a driving range, restaurant & shop.

300 Finley Rd (San Francisco)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

32100 Union Landing Blvd (Union City)

Beautiful, grassy golf course, featuring a driving range and a practice facility, that's kept in great shape and is welcoming to golfers of…

8500 Clubhouse Dr (Pleasanton)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

1201 Locust St (Walnut Creek)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

3088 Olsen Dr (San Jose)

Recreational and championship golf course featuring a driving range and cafe.

6803 Alexandria Pl (Stockton)

Not your average movie house, this indie-film center has presented cutting-edge releases since 1961.

55 Taylor St (San Francisco)

Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag.

1199 Jacklin Rd (Milpitas)

Family-friendly amusement center featuring bowling, karaoke, arcade games and a bar.

2200 Eastridge Loop Ste 2094 (San Jose)

Teams draw, guess and wager their way to victory in rounds of mini games.

145 Jefferson St Ste 500 (San Francisco)

Popular public golf course with well-manicured fairways and greens.

99 Harding Rd (San Francisco)

Iconic block-long alley featuring a constantly changing collection of murals by various artists.

50 Balmy St (San Francisco)

Country club offering a golf course, tennis courts, and swimming pool, plus dining.

711 Silver Lake Dr (Danville)

Art Deco theater opened in 1931 hosting ballet & symphony performances, plus classic movies.

2025 Broadway (Oakland)

Familiar theatre with roomy seating, craft beer and wine, as well as burgers and sliders.

2306 Almaden Rd (San Jose)

Large-scale fairgrounds featuring annual events, including car shows.

2005 Valley Ave Gate 8 (Pleasanton)

Site with free admission that's popular for weddings, with historical buildings and scenic grounds including vineyards.

2647 Arroyo Rd (Livermore)

Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag.

2533 Castro Valley Blvd (Castro Valley)

Narrow alleyway featuring colorful wall murals by community artists, many with political themes.

90 Clarion Alley (San Francisco)

Indoor park featuring trampolines, slides and ball pits, plus birthday party options.

31300 Courthouse Dr (Union City)

Prestigious university with a beautiful campus noted for its gardens and architecture.

295 Galvez St (Stanford)

Restored 1926 movie palace with a Wurlitzer organ & themed auditoriums, screening first-run films.

3200 Grand Ave (Oakland)

Circa-1922 cinema for offbeat films, musical movie sing-alongs, drag acts & pre-show organ concerts.

429 Castro St (San Francisco)

Public golf course offering disc golf after 1 p.m. on weekends and holidays.

2100 Sunnydale Ave (San Francisco)

Movie theater with stadium seating for regular, XD & 3D movies, plus arcade games.

1188 El Camino Real 4th Floor (San Bruno)

Spring blossoming Japanese gardens with a koi pond, pagoda & teahouse in a 16.3-acre city park.

50 E 5th Ave (San Mateo)

Small cinema in the Marina District offering a variety of films in a cozy setting.

2340 Chestnut St (San Francisco)

Large gathering of food trucks serving street food and beer and wine, with live music.

Parking lot, 2 Marina Boulevard, Fort Mason Center (San Francisco)

Cherry fair featuring a parade, a pie-eating contest, live music and entertainment.

384 W Estudillo Ave (San Leandro)

Open golf course with a driving range and bar, along with a relaxed atmosphere.

Moffett Field, 934 Macon Rd (Mountain View)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

256 Southland Mall

Arched doorways & columns form the basis for this colorful mirrored maze for adults & children.

Pier 39 Level, 0-11 Beach St (San Francisco)

Golf course featuring an 18-hole course, driving range, well-stocked pro shop & restaurant.

2995 Tuers Rd (San Jose)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

320 2nd Ave (San Mateo)

Movie multiplex screening Hindi & Tamil films, plus Hollywood fare in a strip-mall setting.

39160 Paseo Padre Pkwy (Fremont)

Renzo Piano–designed public square featuring upscale shops & restaurants, plus a multiplex cinema.

6000 Bollinger Canyon Rd Suite 2650 (San Ramon)

Indoor skydiving venue in a vertical wind tunnel with options for jumpers at all experience levels.

31310 Alvarado-Niles Rd (Union City)

180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain.

1649 Naglee Ave (San Jose)

Venue for emerging artists with gallery exhibits, theater performances & classes for youth & adults.

762 Fulton St (San Francisco)

Laid-back course offering beer and wine at its various miniature golf holes.

1379 4th St (San Francisco)

Theater offering stadium-style seats, along with concessions, plus 3D movies and private events.

1069 B St

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

39177 Farwell Dr (Fremont)

Chain of indoor racing centers featuring electric go-karting for all skill levels, plus food.

160 Beacon St (South San Francisco)

National amusement center chain featuring mini-golf, go-karts, bumper boats & arcade games.

2400 Kitty Hawk Rd (Livermore)

UFO-themed mini-golf venue, with cocktails and San Jose-inspired pizza.

201 S Second St Ste 150 (San Jose)

Bustling entertainment venue with themed rooms where teams solve puzzles and try to escape within 60 minutes.

51 Wright Brothers Ave Ste c (Livermore)

Iconic area with the largest assembly of Chinese eateries, shops & cultural events outside of Asia.

855 Stockton St # B (San Francisco)

In-theater waiter service is offered at this cinema with a bar menu & lounge area for cocktails.

Parking lot, 8 Hillsdale Mall, 60 31st Ave (San Mateo)

Golf course featuring fairways and greens, a driving range, and a banquet hall.

3441 Calaveras Rd (Milpitas)

Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.

430 Emerson St (Palo Alto)