Crab Cove morning birding: registration for ages 6+

Name: Crab Cove morning birding: registration for ages 6+
Start: 2026-11-22
End: 2026-11-22
Location: Doug Siden Visitor Center at Crab Cove, Crown Memorial State Beach

Look for wintering birds along the bay with a naturalist. Beginners ages six and up are welcome, binoculars are available to borrow, and heavy rain cancels. Advance registration is required.

November 22, 8:00–10:00 amAlamedaFree activity with registration; parking charges depend on the entrance used

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The shore at Crown Memorial State Beach in Alameda, looking toward San Francisco — Crown Memorial State Beach, 2010 reference photo of the shoreline park containing Crab Cove. It does not show the 2026 birding event or visitor center, or guarantee particular bird sightings.
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Details to plan before you go

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Official registration closes November 21 at 4:00 pm; register and check availability before planning the early start.
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Reach the Doug Siden Visitor Center at Crab Cove around 7:45 am and bring warm, windproof layers.
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Bring binoculars if you have them. The official paid Crown Beach lot costs $5 per vehicle; check the meeting point and parking entrance separately.

Venue · Doug Siden Visitor Center at Crab Cove, Crown Memorial State Beach

For · Families with children ages 6+ / Beginning birders

Reviewed 2026-10-07 · East Bay Regional Park District