Hayward Attractions
Hayward was founded in 1852 by William Hayward, who purchased 40 acres of land - this is now Downtown Hayward. Early Hayward consisted of a stage coach stop, post office, general trading store, a dairy farm, and one of the area's finest hotel resorts.
The Japanese Gardens in Hayward features 3.3 acres with plants from Japan and the state of California. There is a koi pond and teahouse.
Address:
Japanese Gardens, 22373 North Third Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546-6904, United States
Phone: 1 (510) 881-6700, Fax: 1 (510) 888-5758
The McConaghy Home and Carriage House is a restored 1886 house with period antiques and a carriage house.
Hours:
February 1 to December 31: 1pm-4pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Guides: Guided tour included with admission.
Typical Visit: 1 hour
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