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Eighth Street and Otis Drive Alameda, CA
Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach is recognized by Sunset Magazine as "one of the best spots in the regi... More on uptake_content
Hey, what can I say? This is my hometown and I grew up going to southshore as well as Crown Memorial beach... More on Yahoo! Travel

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Oakland, California, United States
Rodeo Beach is another dramatic Marin beach, less family-friendly than Muir Beach and Stinson Beach, but with its own charms. Its biggest plus, however, may be its huge parking lot; if you're ... More on Gocitykids.parentsconnect.com

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10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530
This family fun center has an array of game and entertainment options that is bound to amuse visitors of all ages.
"Playland at the Beach" Special Tribute issue of the NAPHA Journal with over 130 great b/w and color photos. More on Playland-not-at-the-beach.org

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San Francisco, California, United States

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San Francisco, California, United States
The world's largest geographic feature, the Pacific Ocean covers about one-third of the earth's surface. The area of the Pacific is greater than that of all of the continents combined, and it makes up nearly half of the area covered ... More on AnglerWeb.com

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San Francisco, California, USA
As the summer sun warms up the days, Golden Gate National Parks' beaches are among theBay Area's most popular destinations. From Thornton, Ocean, and Baker beaches on the SanFrancisco peninsula to Rodeo, Muir, and Stinson beaches ... More on GoingToTheBeach.com

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San Francisco, California
Combining a gorgeous natural setting with unusual views of the Golden Gate Bridge and glimpses of military history, this walk is among our San Francisco favorites. Certainly, the most dramatic attraction here is the nearly 2-mile-long ... More on Trails

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Stinson Beach, California
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The Steep Ravine/Matt Davis/Dipsea Loop, with a stop at Stinson Beach, is considered by many the best hike in the North Bay. Start at Pantoll Station in Mount Tamalpais State Park. Heading downhill... More on Trails

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San Francisco, California
This hike encompasses three of the Tomales parks four beaches; an extra mile gets you to Indian Beach as well. Between beaches, each more isolated than the last, the trail takes you through a thick woodland of oaks, bays, alders, ... More on Trails

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Angel Island, California, United States
