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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

"Remembering Playland"
Full length documentary on DVD about Whitney's Playland.
This is the first and only documentary ever made about Playland.
Remembering Playland



A Celebration of the Sutro's Baths
With the recent release of Sutro's: The Palace at Lands End, Playland-Not-at-the-Beach recalls the thrills and spills of that legendary public bath. On Saturday it's our great honor to have renowned Sutro's filmmaker Tom Wyrsch on hand to show his film and share his knowledge of this San Francisco wonder from the past.
Magical Nathaniel On Saturday longtime favorite Magical Nathaniel will perform some of his most amazing stunts. He is a remarkable magician and magic inventor.

Magician Mike Della Penna will be here Sunday and by special request he will be accompanied by none other than Bob the Rabbit and Clara the Clarevoyant Duck. Mike perfected his entertainment skills as a standup comic in Boston and is funny and a lot of fun. You can't miss these great performers.






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.


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!
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