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Crown Memorial State Beach

Crown Memorial State Beach

ExploreAlameda, East Bay4.5/5

Over Deze Plek

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

Leeftijdscategorie

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

Type Locatie

Outdoor

Prijsniveau

Free

Beste Tijd

Summer afternoons when Bay water is warmest

Parkeren

Large paid parking lot. 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.

KinderwagenvriendelijkVerschoontafelEten Ter Plaatse--Reservering Nodig--

Tags

beachtoddler-friendlyswimmingnature-centerbay
Officiële Website

Locatie

8th Street, Otis Dr, Alameda, CA 94501(510) 544-3175Routebeschrijving

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