Location: Castro Valley
Top Things to do in Castro Valley
Top 10 Things to do in Castro Valley, United States
Castro Valley is a census-designated place (CDP) in Alameda County, California, United States. As of the 2000 census, it is the fifth most populous unincorporated area in California and the twenty-third most populous in the United States. The population was 61,388 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Castro Valley
1. iFLY
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 171 reviews
Ever dream of flying? Now you can at iFLY Indoor Skydiving in San Francisco Bay. Experience the thrill of skydiving without having to jump from a perfectly good airplane - no falling, no parachutes, just you floating on a smooth cushion of air with our professional instructor right next to you. No special skills are needed, just a sense of adventure. iFLY is safe for kids 3 and up, fun for the entire family, and perfect for birthday parties or groups. iFLY is the experience of a lifetime.
Reviewed By monadongray - Fremont, California
I love sending my husband and children to IFly. The instructors are amazing teaching you how to maximize the jump experience. The price is inexpensive when you purchase your jump pass through Costco. The facility also has a monthly jump pass you can purchase along with personal instruction. I am getting this for my husband to use before work.
2. Black Sheep Bike Rental
Overall Ratings
5 based on 141 reviews
Black Sheep Adventures (formerly UDC) offers pro-level carbon road bikes, aluminum road bikes, hybrids and mountain bikes for rent in the San Francisco Bay Area. We deliver to San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Palo Alto and to any other other city within 50 miles from our location near Oakland International Airport.
Reviewed By ifjewel - Flagstaff, AZ
Customer service is their focus and UDC bikes knows their customers. I've rented twice from them and have been really surprised by how much they value their customers and want to make every experience the best.Thanks, we're glad you value our service and took the time to share such a glowing review with everyone! Hope to serve you again!
3. Redwood Regional Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 315 reviews
Reviewed By STLL7 - Oakland, California
For anyone who lives in the East Bay the Redwood Regional Park provides an amazing escape to nature. Beautiful redwoods, views, variety of vegetation and lots of opportunities for a picnic. Be mindful of racing bikes on some of the trails that allow bikes, it can be a bit much on the weekends!
4. Hayward Japanese Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By Patricia G
Great place to slow down and enjoy nature. The garden is beautiful. It is obviously loved by those that maintain it . Not only is there beautiful trees the pond is also full of life!
5. Anthony Chabot Regional Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By Susan P - Alameda, California
I've lived in the EB since 1990, and love to camp. Why haven't I stayed here before? Who knows, but I'm so glad a friend set up a weekend away for some friends here. This is a top notch campground, well run, mellow, with great facilities and nice hiking trails right out your door. One blessing is that they do a great job of keeping poison oak out of the campground area - for those of us severely allergic, this means we can relax a bit. Staff is great, bathrooms clean, free hot showers, campsites nice and spread out (compared to many NorCal campgrounds).
Be aware that it is an urban camping experience. You will hear planes taking off, and BART trains, and other urban noises. But up high in the eucalyptus grove, early in the morning, you'll also hear owls and coyotes. Enjoy.
6. Garin Regional Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By Lisa J
Good spot for Picnicking and fishing. Mild to warm weather, but you can find something agreeable. Most families love it because it is near one or two bait shops and lots of fast foods and grocery stores. Horses are also nearby.
7. Golden Tee Golfland
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Dragonfly972 - Castro Valley, California
This is a Castro Valley icon... Been here for-e-ver... What I like is how friendly the staff is, and the fact that the place is pretty well kept (considering it's actual age). They have some arcade games inside, but the two 18 hole courses are the fun draw for the family. They have family packages that can save you a couple bucks, as well as a discount in the evenings. Good fun...
8. Marina Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By crighten - San Leandro, California
Needed time to regain perspective on life so we drove to the Marina to look at the water and unwind. We are grateful that we live in a town that had such a beautiful park with areas for,walking,picnicking, children's play, and bike riding.
9. Westover Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Kristin089 - Brewster, Massachusetts
This off-the-beaten path winery is worth a trip for the scenery of back-road California. They make about any kind of port you can imagine and seem to enjoy encouraging visitors to enjoy the "fruits of their labors". Leave with great souvenirs-- not that expensive, easy to tuck into suitcases, and great gift options.
10. Ghirardelli Chocolate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Mary C - Queens, New York
My family and I walked through Ghirardelli Square and went into check out the chocolates. As we entered, we were each given a piece of chocolate to sample. Lots of variety and different boxes of chocolates to purchase.
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