Chabot Space and Science Center
Chabot Space and Science Center , located in Oakland, California, is a center for learning in Earth and space science, which features interactive exhibits, planetariums, a large screen theater, hands-on activities, and three powerful telescopes. Its history begins in 1883. Our list goes on with Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, 13 mi away.
A planetarium inside Oakland
You can stay in Oakland
Chabot Space and Science Center is inside Oakland, which has 89 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from San Jose
San Jose is about 41 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1883
Chabot Space and Science Center dates from 1883. About ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 64–75°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
Oakland San Francisco Bay (OAK) has airline service, about 7 miles from Chabot Space and Science Center.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Chabot Space and Science Center
Chabot Space and Science Center , located in Oakland, California, is a center for learning in Earth and space science, which features interactive exhibits, planetariums, a large screen theater, hands-on activities, and three powerful telescopes.
The center is the continuation and expansion of a public observatory that has served San Francisco Bay Area schools and citizens with astronomy and science education programs since 1883. It is named after the father of hydraulic mining and benefactor of the original Oakland Observatory, Anthony Chabot. Since 2000, the center has been located on the western border of Redwoods Regional Park and has partnered with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, hosting the NASA Ames Visitor Center.
- Type
- Planetarium
- Established
- 1883
- Wikipedia readers
- 7.7K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Chabot Space and Science Center
Nearest for a night are Oakland (89) and San Francisco (528).
- 1Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary
- 2USS Hornet
- 3Chase Center
- 4Oracle Park
- 5Lombard Street
- 6Oakland Arena
- 7Presidio of San Francisco
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Chabot Space and Science Center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | in town | — | 89 56 hotels · 22 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel · 2 campgrounds | 440,838 | $930K | D− |
| San Francisco | 14 mi west | 20 min | 528 426 hotels · 24 motels · 37 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 27 hostels · 6 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 826,079 | $1,395K | D |
| Berkeley | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 30 24 hotels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel | 121,911 | $1,414K | D− |
| South San Francisco | 16 mi southwest | 25 min | 36 32 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 64,941 | $1,189K | C |
| Alameda | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 76,876 | $1,236K | D |
| Castro Valley | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 14 6 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 65,001 | $1,105K | — |
| Hayward | 14 mi south | 20 min | 21 15 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 157,113 | $854K | D |
| Walnut Creek | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 11 9 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground | 70,012 | $1,057K | C− |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
A wider trip can take in these, within 31 miles.
Big draw113 mi MuseumAlcatraz Federal Penitentiary
Big draw27 mi MuseumUSS Hornet
Big draw312 mi Stadium & arenaChase Center
Big draw412 mi Stadium & arenaOracle Park
Big draw513 mi LandmarkLombard Street
65 mi Stadium & arenaOakland Arena
Big draw716 mi GardenPresidio of San Francisco
Big draw31 mi Stadium & arenaLevi's StadiumPhoto credits
Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary: druchoy, CC BY-SA 2.0 · USS Hornet: kitmasterbloke, CC BY 2.0 · Chase Center: Gregory Varnum, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Oracle Park: User Coasttocoast on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lombard Street: The original uploader was Y6y6y6 at English Wikipedia., Public domain · Oakland Arena: Mike Disharoon, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Presidio of San Francisco: Robert Campbell, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Levi's Stadium: Matthew Roth, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Chabot Space and Science Center in questions
Is Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland?
Yes. It’s inside Oakland, CA.
When is the best time to visit Chabot Space and Science Center?
March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, with highs of 64–75°.
How far is Chabot Space and Science Center from San Jose and Stockton?
About 41 miles southeast of San Jose and about 49 miles east of Stockton, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Chabot Space and Science Center?
Oakland San Francisco Bay (OAK), about 7 miles away.
Where should I stay near Chabot Space and Science Center?
San Francisco (14 mi, 528 places to stay), Oakland (in town, 89 places to stay) and Berkeley (7 mi, 30 places to stay).
Local tips in Oakland
Ask a question, or answer one, in Oakland’s Town Square.
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