Doug Siden Visitor Center at Crab Cove and Aquarium

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1252 McKay Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
See bay creatures in the 800-gallon aquarium system, use interactive stations for varying age groups to view microscopic animals, build a crab from the inside out, or get a lug worm's view of the mudflats.

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May W.
7/23/2025

This was a pleasant surprise when we walked along the Alameda bay path. I didn't know the Crab Cove visitor center existed and it's free. They have fish feedings on Sundays and it was really...

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Alice X.
6/23/2025

Definitely worth checking out if you are at the beach/park. Free parking nearby. They have a shark with egg sacs, an eel and a crab in their aquarium displays.

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Terry O.
7/23/2025

This small regional park has put a lot of thought and effort into making this a family friendly experience. We were there in time for the fish feeding. A knowledgeable and very patient staff...

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Karen N.
3/16/2025

A very nice small visitors center. Perfect for little ones to play with the exhibits and gawk at the aquarium tanks while the adults read the posters. Good for about fifteen minutes of nice...

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Al L.
1/18/2024

With 2024 comes a new year and the 2024 Trails Challenge. Since the Crab Cove Visitor Center is one of the designated EBRPD site to pick up the Trail Challenge T-shirt, I visited on a recent...

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