Hayward

Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center

4901 breakwater av., 510 881-6751 email: [email protected]. open tu-su, 10am-5pm. 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.

drive

The drive from Hayward/Castro Valley to Oakland on Redwood Road is quite beautiful. This road is usually empty, and has the feel of being in a remote area despite the fact that it is near the bay. Beware of the cyclists and the Import racers that frequent Redwood Road.

Sulphur Creek Nature Center

1801 d street, 510 881-6747. tu-su10am-5pm discovery center until 4:30pm. 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 is home to the CSUEB, the California State University East Bay, (http://csueastbay.edu/). The highlight of Hayward is in the beautiful panoramic views of the bay which can be seen from and near the university in the hills. Visitors anywhere in the bay should definitely take this detour. From the Hayward hills, one can see Fremont, Silicon Valley, Oakland and San Francisco at once.