Best of Hayward, CA
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About Hayward
Hayward sits in Alameda County within the East Bay subregion of the San Francisco Bay Area. As the sixth largest city in the Bay Area, it is located primarily between Castro Valley, San Leandro and Union City. The city lies at the eastern terminus of the San Mateo–Hayward Bridge.
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Top Thai
Top Thai is a restaurant serving Thai cuisine.
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Best Restaurants in Hayward
101 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Best BBQ Chinese Food
Best BBQ Chinese Food serves Chinese cuisine in the Russell City neighborhood.
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Black Bear Diner
Black Bear Diner serves American cuisine in the Baumberg neighborhood.
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Craft Pizzeria By Niche
Craft Pizzeria By Niche serves pizza in the Russell City neighborhood.
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Golden Safari
Golden Safari serves African cuisine in the Russell City neighborhood.
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Minami Sushi
Minami Sushi serves Japanese cuisine in the Russell City neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Hayward
17 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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The Early Bird Coffee
The Early Bird Coffee is a café located in the Russell City neighborhood.
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Eon Coffee
Eon Coffee is a café in the Russell City neighborhood serving coffee, sandwiches, and tea.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Hayward
6 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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The Dirty Bird Lounge
The Dirty Bird Lounge operates as a bar in the Russell City neighborhood.
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Buffalo Bill's Brewery
Buffalo Bill's Brewery operates as a bar in the Russell City neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Hayward
5 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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C. E. Smith Museum of Anthropology
Located in the Baumberg neighborhood, the C. E. Smith Museum of Anthropology is a local attraction.
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McConaghy House
McConaghy House is an attraction located in the Russell City neighborhood.
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Discovery Center
The Discovery Center is an attraction located in the Russell City neighborhood.
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Hayward Area Historical Society
The Hayward Area Historical Society is an attraction located in the Russell City neighborhood.
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University Art Gallery
The University Art Gallery is an attraction located in the Baumberg neighborhood.
Best Shops in Hayward
14 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Work Depot/Sports Plus
Work Depot/Sports Plus is a shop located in the Russell City neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Hayward
88 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Hayward Community Gardens
Hayward Community Gardens is a park located in the Baumberg neighborhood.
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Japanese Gardens
Located in Russell City, the Japanese Gardens offer a traditional-style landscape managed by the Hayward Recreation and Park District.
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Castro Valley High School Garden
Located in the Russell City neighborhood, the Castro Valley High School Garden serves as a local park. It offers green space for residents to enjoy.
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Don Castro Regional Recreation Area
Don Castro Regional Recreation Area is a park located in Russell City. It operates as part of the East Bay Regional Parks system.
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Earl Warren Park
Earl Warren Park is a park located in the Russell City neighborhood.
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Hillcrest Knolls Park
Hillcrest Knolls Park is a park located in the Russell City neighborhood.
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Sulphur Creek Nature Center
Sulphur Creek Nature Center is a park located in the Russell City neighborhood.
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Ashland Grove Park
Ashland Grove Park is a public green space located in the Russell City neighborhood.
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Castro Valley Community Park
Castro Valley Community Park offers green space in the Russell City neighborhood.
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Adobe Art Center Park
Adobe Art Center Park is a public green space located in the Russell City neighborhood.
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Ashland Park
Ashland Park is a public green space located in the Russell City neighborhood.
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Bay Trees Community Park
Bay Trees Community Park serves as a green space within the Russell City neighborhood.
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