Since the city’s history includes the food canning and salt production industry, the historic Hunt’s Cannery water tower sits in the center of town. The tower has become a landmark for the city as a whole, being visible from many vantage points in and around central Hayward. You can learn more about the city’s history at the Garin and Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Parks, located on former ranching and farming land. If you’re in Hayward towards the end of summer, then head to the park for the Garin Apple Festival where locals celebrate the area’s apple-growing tradition. Folk music, songs and old-fashioned games will fill your day; or enjoy year-round activities like hiking, picnicking, horseback riding and fishing!
The city likes to celebrate the area’s artists and the bay area’s creative scene. You’ll see murals commemorated to local artists and more throughout the city. More murals and art walls are seen throughout Downtown Hayward where you can also visit other points of interests. Visit Hayward City Hall and the City Center building or the Hayward Area Historical Society Museum, which documents the city’s history and that of adjacent communities. Escape the bustling East Bay communities and visit the tranquil Hayward Japanese Gardens. These gardens provide a relaxing oasis with over three acres of Japanese and California plants and bonsai arranged in traditional Japanese style, meandering paths, a koi pond and a teahouse. Oakland is also just across the bay and home to many more attractions like the Chabot Space and Science Center. It has one of the largest public telescopes in the United States, a space flight simulator, the Megadome theatre, and a 250-seat Planetarium. You can also visit Lake Merritt in Oakland, the largest saltwater lake in the United States. It is in the middle of a 122-acre park and home to gardens, an amusement park, and wildlife.
Whether you’re looking for an action-packed trip or a leisurely one, you’re sure to enjoy your California adventure. Stay at one of the hotels in Hayward for a relaxing time away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Book with Choice Hotels in Hayward for a Bay Area getaway! Book online now!