Hayward

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• Museum of History & Culture

  phone: +1 510 581-0223
  address: 22380 Foothill Boulevard
  Beginning with the Ohlone Indians and followed by Spanish settlers and missionaries, Hayward, San Lorenzo, Castro Valley and other communities clustered on the east side of San Francisco Bay, have long been a cultural crossroads. In the wake of the Gold Rush, former miners and new immigrants established homes and businesses, planted orchards and raised livestock setting down roots that grew into communities known for their diverse population, varied industry, and suburban living. The Hayward Area Historical Society tells the region's story at its downtown museum and through tours of historic sites.

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• The Japanese Gardens

  phone: +1 510 881-6700
  address: 22373 N 3rd St
  The oldest Japanese gardens in the US designed along traditional lines. Reservations for weddings available.

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• Garin/Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Parks

  address: 1320 Garin Avenue
  Among the number of parks in the East Bay Regional Park system located in Hayward. Beautiful walking trails through natural habitats. once a year in September the park hosts an Apple Festival, with tastings of dozens of apple varieties grown at a former ranch site in the park.

• Don Castro Regional Park

  phone: +1 510-247-2522
  address: Woodroe Avenue
  The clear blue waters of the Don Castro swim lagoon are a favorite with central Alameda County residents. The lagoon and adjacent lake were created in 1964 when the Alameda Flood Control and Water Conservation District dammed San Lorenzo Creek. Today the lagoon is supplied with water from EBMUD, and a large shallow area is roped off especially for children. The adjacent lake is closed to boating and swimming, but hikers along the shore will discover a surprising wilderness in miniature, where turtles and frogs splash in the water, ducks rest in the reeds and raccoons and deer come down to drink at sunset.

• Swimming (fee) in the lagoon is the park's main attraction from Memorial Day until Labor Day. Swim hours are from 11AM to 6PM, and only when lifeguards are on duty. There is a bathhouse, a vending machine, a sandy beach and large lawn areas. Dogs are not allowed in the swim complex.
• Picnic sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis, although some reservable group sites are available (fee).
• Fishing Anglers along the lake may catch trout, bass, catfish and bluegill. The lake is stocked regularly with trout and catfish. A California state fishing license is required for anglers age 16 or older. In addition, a Park District daily fishing permit is required and may be purchased through a self-registration process located at the swim complex entrance - exact change required. State fish and game regulations apply.
• Trails are open to hikers, bikers, and horseback riders.

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• Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center

  phone: +1 510 670-7270
  address: 4901 Breakwater Av
  A place where children can go to learn about nature, and families can hike on paths through the marshland. Aquariums, an interactive computer exhibit on the Bay, videos, maps, exhibits, a gift shop, and restrooms. Outside an elevated observation platform gives a good view of the surrounding marshlands.

• Sulphur Creek Nature Center

  phone: +1 510 881-6747
  address: 1801 D St
  Outside are enclosures to view larger birds and other animals, including a raven, red-tailed hawk, coyote, owl and vulture. All animals found here are rescued animals (it operates as a rescue and rehabilitation center) who cannot return to the wild. There also is a beautiful wildflower garden. Interior displays and most events are geared toward younger children, with terrariums at a kids eye level. Monthly programs about animals for a cost of $5–6 per family. Picnic tables, hiking trail. Free.

• Hayward/Russell City Blues Festival

  phone: +1 510 472-8800
  address: 777 B St
  A celebration of the African-American history associated with the music of the WWII-era community of Russell City.

• Cinema Place Gallery

  address: 1061 B St
  A Hayward Arts Council Gallery.

• John O'Lague Galleria at City Hall

  address: 777 'B' St.
  A Hayward Arts Council Gallery. Please visit the web site for details on current exhibits.

• Kennedy Park

  phone: +1 510-670-7275
  address: 19501 Hesperian Blvd
  The most popular park and picnic area in town. The carousel, petting zoo, pony ride, and train ride are usually closed on school days.

Budget

• Favorite Indian Restaurant

  phone: +1 510 583-7550
  address: 24052 Mission Blvd
  A proper Indian lunch and dinner buffet with excellent prices, online ordering and delivery services.

• Red Chili

  phone: +1 510 881-8593
  address: 29583 Mission Blvd
  Cozy spot for Southeast Asian favorites in large portions for very good prices.

Mid-range

• Buon Appetito

  phone: +1 510 247-0120
  address: 917 A St
  A clean and old-fashioned Italian place with fine art on the walls, quality vino and reasonable prices.

• Emil Villa's California Barbecue

  phone: +1 510 537-0734
  address: 24047 Mission Blvd
  Old fashioned diner with beige vinyl seats and checkerboard floors.

• Han Yang Korean Bar-B-Q

  phone: +1 510 886-7762
  address: 22365 Mission Blvd
  A choice stop for Korean standards and good prices.

• La Piñata

  phone: +1 510 538-9967
  address: 904 Rose St
  A cozy decades-long Mexican fixture of the town, first of a local chain. Reservations for large groups.

• The Pizza House

  address: 954 B St
  Local, friendly hole-in-the-wall pizza and pasta place. Try the linguini verde. (Free) Delivery area: Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo and Castro Valley

• Sapporo

  phone: +1 510 727-1568
  address: 22507 Main St
  A chill place for lunch and dinner, a good sushi list and everything's fresh.

• Val's Burgers

  phone: +1 510 889-8257
  address: 2115 Kelly St
  A vintage burgers, coffee, shakes and fries joint that looks right out of the 1950s.

• Yuki Hana Sushi

  phone: +1 510 889-8432
  address: 920 C St
  A standard of the town with a fine brick edifice and a clean sushi bar.

Splurge

• Neumanali

  phone: +1 510 583-9744
  address: 742 B St
  California Cuisine, mid to high end prices, and an excellent wine selection and wine bar. Located in a renovated Victorian house, just off downtown, with beautiful plantings, this is a completely romantic yet stylishly modern restaurant. The food is quite good, and worth the prices (with good portions to boot). House special Mushroom brushetta is excellent, and the chef's use of vegetables is actually something new, like finely sliced, nearly raw, crispy cauliflower on a trout amandine; original texture and flavor contrasts, such as warm marinated olives with orange peel and garlic, in the style of a Tapas bar. Reservations recommended, holidays like Valentine's day fill up quickly. Worth a trip from other parts of the Bay.

• The Bistro

  phone: +1 510-886-8525
  address: 1001 B St
  A comfortable corner bar that is really the only place to hear live music in the area on a consistent basis.almost every night. They usually have open mic on Mondays. Never a cover charge, and the music ranges from 1920s, blues, jazz, and rock on any day of the week. It's a small place on B street that's worth checking out if you're there after all the downtown shops close down. They serve salads and sandwiches and have tables that flow outside the establishment. No hard liquor, wines and 12 microbrews on tap, and good coffee.

• Buffalo Bill's Brewery

  phone: +1 510 886-9823
  address: 1082 B St
  Among the very first of the state's active brewpubs, serving the usual favorites of poppers and pizza late into the evening. Kitchen closes an hour before closing, last call is 15 minutes before close.

• The Funky Monkey

  phone: +1 510 733-2334
  address: 22554 Main St
  A local favorite dive bar that serves a variety of beers and ales as well as mixed drinks. Crowded during football season on Monday nights. Weekly live DJ, dropping quality hip-hop beats.

• The World Famous Turf Club

  phone: +1 510-881-9877
  address: 22519 Main St
  Very straight friendly, somewhat Western themed gay bar, with a large, sandy, funky patio area in back. They state they have existed since 1923. Very much a legendary local hangout. Not fancy, nothing to notice from the outside.

• Best Western PLUS Inn of Hayward

  phone: +1 510 785-8700
  address: 360 West A St
  A nice, clean business-class hotel near the freeway in an otherwise suburban residential area. Cable sat TV, phones and dataports with high-speed Internet. Full meeting and banquet facilities, pool, full complimentary breakfast. Free parking. All rooms require $100 deposit above and beyond rental price and must be 21 or older to rent. Not pet-friendly.

• Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hayward

  phone: +1 510-537-5404
  address: 24400 Mission Blvd
  A low-cost no-frills hotel with free breakfasts, available cribs and no smoking allowed.

• Days Inn by Wyndham Hayward Airport

  phone: +1 510-670-0555
  address: 450 West A St
  A low cost and clean no-frills hotel located up the street from the Hayward Executive Airport, hence the name.

• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Oakland Hayward

  phone: +1 510 782-5000
  address: 25921 Industrial Blvd
  An executive class hotel at the edge of a major industrial zone. Many amenities from Internet services to meeting and wedding reception spaces.

• Motel 6

  phone: +1 510 489-8333
  address: 30155 Industrial Parkway Southwest
  A clean budget motel that tends to be a frequent stop for truckers on long hauls. Many amenities; discounts for online booking and US military personnel.

• Quality Inn

  phone: +1 510 538-4466
  address: 24997 Mission Blvd
  Complimentary hot breakfast as well as juice, coffee, milk and tea. Complimentary wifi. Full business center with fax and copy services available. Reservations must be cancelled at least 24 hours before 4PM/24 hours before the first day of your stay.

• Rodeway Inn

  phone: +1 510-731-3571
  address: 835 West A St
  A good mid-range hotel with the business-class amenities without the business-class pricing.

• Vagabond Inn Executive Hayward

  phone: +1 510 786-0417
  address: 500 West A St
  Executive-class suites at budget prices. Pets allowed, with $10 fee. Complimentary breakfast and wi-fi. Fully accessible amenities and options.