Family Fun

Oakland may be known for its hipness, but it’s also home to world-class family attractions. Find out what inspired Walt Disney to build Disneyland at Oakland’s storybook theme park, Children’s Fairyland. Get up close and personal with more than 450 native and exotic animals at the Oakland Zoo. Learn about California’s past, present and future with the Oakland Museum of California’s interactive exhibits. Get lost in the universe at Chabot Space & Science’s observatory. Whether you’re a kid or a kid at heart, Oakland’s attractions will inspire every family.