Hayward, Alameda County, CA
Places to go in Hayward
43 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Food & Drink
A. Romo’s Cafe
296 A St, Hayward, CA 94541, USA
Food & Drink
Aama's Kitchen
22556 Foothill Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541, USA
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Acqua e Farina
Informal, family-owned mainstay with traditional Italian entrees, desserts & a large wine selection.
22622 Main St, Hayward, CA 94541, USA
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Amy's Grill & Cafe
Daytime diner with outdoor seating & a traditional American menu of breakfast items & sandwiches.
31103 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544, USA
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Anna's Coffee Shop
Old-fashioned institution preparing American & Mexican comfort food for breakfast & lunch.
444 Jackson St, Hayward, CA 94544, USA
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Black Bear Diner Hayward
Easygoing chain serving familiar all-day comfort food & desserts in a woodsy setting.
25202 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545, USA
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Buon Appetito
Frescoed walls & large windows create a relaxed backdrop for feasting on homemade pastas and pizzas.
917 A St, Hayward, CA 94541, USA
Outdoors
Cannery Park
Compact neighborhood facility with complex climbing structures & a splash playground area.
125 B St, Hayward, CA 94541, USA
Outdoors
Carlos Bee Park
Small, tucked away park offering a playground, barbecue & picnic shelter with many tables.
1905 Grove Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546, USA
Food & Drink
Casa Del Toro - Cocina & Tequila
1034 B St, Hayward, CA 94541, USA
Food & Drink
Chef's Experience China Bistro
The standards of Chinese cuisine, including dim sum items, served in a spacious dining room.
22436 Foothill Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541, USA
Outdoors
Don Castro Regional Recreation Area
101-acre park featuring a lagoon with swimming & fishing, plus wildlife & waterfront trails.
22400 Woodroe Ave, Hayward, CA 94541, USA
Food & Drink
Emil Villa's California BBQ
Homey fixture with a diner-style counter & comfy booths serving traditional BBQ & classic food.
24047 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544, USA
Food & Drink
Eon Coffee
Light-filled coffeehouse featuring teas, smoothies & lunch plus a patio & occasional live music.
24970 Hesperian Blvd #2440, Hayward, CA 94545, USA
Arts & Culture
Filoli Historic House & Garden
An early-20th-century country estate & botanic garden, open for docent-led tours.
86 Cañada Rd, Woodside, CA 94062, USA
Nightlife
Funky Monkey
22554 Main St, Hayward, CA 94541, USA
Outdoors
Garin Regional Park
This natural area with hills, fields & streams houses a seasonal visitor center on ranching history.
1580 Garin Ave, Hayward, CA 94544, USA
Food & Drink
Ghazni Afghan Kabobs & Restaurant
Bright eatery featuring traditional Afghan beef, lamb & chicken kebabs in a casual, cozy setup.
1235 A St, Hayward, CA 94541, USA
Outdoors
Hayward Japanese Gardens
This 3+-acre botanical garden features traditional Japanese arrangements, a teahouse & a koi pond.
22373 N 3rd St, Hayward, CA 94546, USA
Outdoors
Hayward Regional Shoreline
Spacious wetlands park boasting gravelled, shoreline trails known for birdwatching & jogging.
3050 W Winton Ave, Hayward, CA 94545, USA
Arts & Culture
Historic BAL Theatre
Family-owned/operated theater for classic films plus community events like fund-raisers & lectures.
14808 E 14th St, San Leandro, CA 94578, USA
Outdoors
Kennedy Park
Big, popular park with a playground, petting zoo & train, plus greenery, trails & picnic areas.
19501 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541, USA
Outdoors
Lake Chabot Regional Park
Parkland featuring a 315-acre reservoir for canoeing & fishing, plus trails, picnic areas & a cafe.
17600 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546, USA
Outdoors
Las Trampas Wilderness Regional Preserve
5,000+ acres of wilderness with a trail system & remote areas for hikers & horseback riders.
18012 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA 94583, USA