Don Castro Regional Recreation Area 1
Waterfront Spot
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Don Castro Regional Recreation Area

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Hayward

πŸ–οΈ"beach vibe with posted life guards, clean water, and no waves to worry about sweeping your kids away"
🎟️Reservations recommended, they can sell out
🌭No food for sale, pack your own picnic

Don Castro Lagoon is a 1960s swim hole with a sandy beach and chlorinated water that feels like nature without the riptides. Lifeguards, shallow entry, and free loaner vests make it a no-stress spot for introducing kids to swimming.

Sandy beach swimming
Chlorinated lagoon water
Shallow kid-friendly wading
Lifeguard supervised
KQED
KQED
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