Things to do in Castro Valley
Laurie's Favorites in Castro Valley
Castro Valley, is a thriving community located in the heart of Alameda County. This vibrant city offers plenty for visitors to explore such as historic Redwood Canyon or one of many popular restaurants. Residents here also take advantage of all the outdoor activities available at Lake Chabot Regional Park, Cull Canyon Regional Park, and Castro Valley Community Park. With its excellent school systems, thriving businesses, and numerous recreational opportunities, it’s no wonder Castro Valley is a desirable place to live and visit.
Castro Valley Market Place
![Exterior photo of the Castro Valley Marketplace mural, showcasing vibrant artwork on the building's facade.](https://lauriesrealestatenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CV-Marketplace-1.jpg)
Café 4
Cafe 4 occupies the lobby of a large church. It is clean, modern and very spacious. Tables and chairs of all kinds fill the floor ensuring plenty of seating. Natural light pours in through vast windows creating a bright yet comfortable experience. Prepare to spend a little time there as the ambience is quite pleasant.
Café 4’s strength is their beverages. They have really good hot and cold coffee drinks. They even make the ice cubes for the ice coffee out of coffee so your iced coffee never waters down .They have great fruit drinks and then let you mix and match flavors.
Lake Chabot Regional Park
Among the many amenities you can find picnicking areas, a grassy play area, horseshoe pits, hiking, bicycling, jogging, and running trails, and seasonal lake tours aboard the tour boat “Chabot Queen”.
The 315 acre Lake Chabot is stocked with trout and catfish. There are also bass, crappie and other fish. There are several fishing piers in the park. Services include rental of canoes and boats and the Lake Chabot Marina & Café
Enjoy scenic walks on the 280 acre Fairmont Ridge of take the Lake Chabot History Walk.
Castro Valley Bowl
Farmer's Market Castro Valley
![Vegetable stand at the Castro Valley Farmers Market, displaying a variety of fresh, colorful produce.](https://lauriesrealestatenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CV-Farmers-Market.webp)