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"Sutro's: The Palace at Lands End" is a full length documentary film about this San Francisco's landmark built in the late 19th century. Written & directed by Tom Wyrsch, this is a must see for any history buff.
NAPHA Journal

"San Francisco's Playland at the Beach: The Early Years"
This newly published book by renowned historian James Smith contains over 250 photos.
San Francisco's Playland at the Beach: The Early Years




A Celebration of the Sutro's Baths
Long winter or early spring, the weather's always perfect at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach, the East Bay's favorite indoor playspace. Scurry throughout our climate-controlled museum looking for signs of the season to come. Find the fuzzy shadows for fun prizes!

Pinball, Pinball, Pinball, and More Pinball
We have over 30 pinball machines spanning seven decades, video games, Penny Arcade machines, and challenging carnival games of skill all here waiting to entertain and amuse you!




Best of the East Bay 2011
Playland-Not-at-the-Beach has been voted the best Indoor Play Place AND best Birthday Party Venue in Contra Costa County by Parents' Press readers in the first Parents' Press Best of poll.
Red Tricycle Awards
Red Tricycle readers have voted Playland-Not-at-the-Beach Best Indoor Playspace, Best Little Amusement Theme Park; and Best Birthday Party Venue.

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