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Crown Memorial State Beach

ExploreAlameda, East Bay4.5/5

About This Place

A 2.5-mile sandy beach on San Francisco Bay with warm, shallow, wave-free water perfect for toddlers. The Crab Cove Visitor Center features aquariums and exhibits about Bay marine life. Annual sandcastle contest in June is a highlight.

Info

Age Range

0-2, 2-5, 5-8, 8-12

Venue Type

Outdoor

Price Level

Free

Best Time

Summer afternoons when Bay water is warmest

Parking

Large parking lot, $5 fee. Picnic tables available along the path.

Tips

Water is shallow for hundreds of feet into the Bay, creating a natural baby pool warmed by the sun. Visit Crab Cove Visitor Center for hands-on marine exhibits.

Stroller FriendlyChanging StationDining On Site--Reservation Needed--

Tags

beachtoddler-friendlyswimmingnature-centerbay
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Location

Alameda, East BayGet Directions

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