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1. Hayward Japanese Gardens ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. Garin Regional Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. Sulphur Creek Nature Center

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4. Hayward Area Historical Society

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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5. Mural Arts Program of Hayward

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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6. Don Castro Regional Recreation Area

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7. Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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8. The Douglas Morrisson Theatre

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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9. Hayward Flight

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10. Sun Gallery

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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11. Buon Appetito

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12. Casper’s Hot Dogs Hayward

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13. Mission Hills of Hayward Golf Course

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14. Xcapade Entertainment

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Hayward, California is a convenient and affordable base destination for anyone wanting to easily explore every other place within the San Francisco Bay Area. Right behind the city, visitors can get an excellent panorama at Hayward Hills that captures Oakland, Silicon Valley, Fremont, and San Francisco all in one single memorable view. The city is full of gardens, parks, restaurants, craft beers, and theater.

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