La Penca Azul

A takeout spot known for excellent BBQ pork wonton soup.

An 80s-themed arcade in Alameda with flat-fee unlimited gaming and snacks for kids.

First-run films with kids' deals, and Tuesday is discount day, which is the detail worth remembering.

An extensive children's section and author events often enough to be worth checking before you go.

Nineteen holes built around Alameda landmarks, so there is something to point at on every one. Short enough to finish.

A Victorian house in Alameda with indoor-outdoor play areas full of crafts, toys, and books, doubling as a preschool most of the week.