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2 attractions in Oakland • Updated May 2026

The best things to do in Oakland with kids, all in one place. Oakland is home to Oakland Zoo and a stack of science museums for families, plus easy day trips across California. Below are 2 family things to do in Oakland with addresses, ticket info and age suitability. Use the search to find a specific name or filter by category.

Last reviewed May 2026 by James Morgan. AI-assisted, human-edited. Our editorial standards

2 attractions in Oakland

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Chabot Space & Science Center

Science Museums

Chabot Space & Science Center

Oakland, California

Peer through historic telescopes and journey across a 70-foot dome planetarium in the Oakland hills.

Oakland Zoo

Zoos Wildlife

Oakland Zoo

Oakland, California

Ride the gondola up to the California Trail and meet native wildlife above the Bay.

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