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Crown Memorial State Beach

ExploreAlameda, East Bay4.5/5

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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.

Impormasyon

Saklaw ng Edad

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

Uri ng Lugar

Outdoor

Antas ng Presyo

Free

Pinakamabuting Oras

Summer afternoons when Bay water is warmest

Paradahan

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

Mga Tip

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.

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