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    Annabel Lake

    4.7 (35 reviews)

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    Janet T.

    I love this lake, very peaceful and serene. There is the sunny side and the shade side. You can bask in the sun or chillax at the shade area if you don't want to be in the sun. A very easy walk around the lake. You can see ducks floating in the lake. I like walking around here when I am in the area.

    Alex C.

    What an incredibly beautiful hidden gem in the heart of San Ramon. I use to work in one of the buildings in Bishop Ranch ages ago, but never knew this lake existed. Mostly hidden from view when driving by on the roads, this spot still seems frequently visited by the locals who jog through here, or just relax in one of the various seats and lounges chairs placed in designated areas around the lake. The lake itself is quite beautiful and well maintained. The water is pretty clear, and supposedly full of fish. Although I unfortunately did not see any during my visit. There are also a diverse variety of birds that frequent here, and we got to see storks, geese, and a variety of different duck species. There are also a bocce and volleyball court here, which we witnessed a family gathering utilizing during our visit. To get here, park at the lot with EV chargers near Target, and walk through to the back to cross Bishop Dr. You'll find the entrance to this little private park right across from Marriott.

    Row boats are back!
    Regina G.

    The boats are back! My girlfriends and I had a blast getting a Lake tour in their powered boat at no cost. You just have to fill out an online waiver using the provided QR code. Kevin, our guide, was so accommodating and nice. There are also row boats you can borrow for free. (They haven't been back since Covid). I usually get seasick in boats but as this is a man made lake there were no waves, I was just fine. Perfect weather conditions and a lot of fun!

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    Annabelle R.

    Went running at this beautiful man-made lake in San Ramon this past weekend. It's hidden by trees, so you can park at the Target parking lot then walk your way over by following google maps. It's a little less than a mile around the lake, and a combination of dirt and concrete pathways, plenty of trees, and a lot of seating options... some even on little piers stretching into the water. It's adjacent to businesses (I saw signs for Sunset Development Company, Roundhouse, Conference Center, and Market), but everything was closed/deserted on a Sunday afternoon, visitors free to enjoy the trail, the views, relax in beach chairs surrounding the lake or the many tables and seating along the border, even a second level of seats upstairs. I also saw a couple small grassy areas with people picnicking, and a volleyball net set up at one of the corners of the lake. It was so peaceful, and so beautiful, with plenty of cute secluded spots to bring and enjoy lunch or just spend quality time with loved ones.

    Grace L.

    Hidden gem in the city of San Ramon. It's kind hard to find this place unless you live in the area. People take nice walks here. It is surrounded by business buildings. It's peaceful here and the even have small cafes you can hangout. I'm thinking those cafes might be close on weekends though. The water is maintained well. The fishes on the lake are now getting much bigger, it's fun to just sit, relax and watch them. Check it out for yourself.

    Meg T.

    This lake is a beautiful open space across the street from the San Ramon Marriott. Beyond the just slightly under a mile walk and all the cranes, fish, and other wildlife, there are two local restaurants with very reasonably priced meals available and plenty of seating. This lake was one of the biggest reasons we ended up staying in this area for so long as it was usually quiet and tended to be a really great lunchtime walk. I will say however, that your pants and shoes might get a bit dusty!

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    Vindy C.

    This place is a hidden gem in San Ramon. The entrance near Bishop Dr and Sunset Dr was easy to find. My dog and I enjoyed our time walking around the lake. The area is clean, peaceful, and serene. There is ample seating around the lake to enjoy the view. I highly recommend checking out this location when visiting the Bishop Ranch mall area.

    Christine N.

    This was a gem of a find! It's right across from the Bishop Ranch shops. We walked into the gate and it was like being transported to another place. The area is surrounded by some businesses and some buildings that do not look occupied. The walk around the lake is really peaceful and it's a really nice loop to take a stroll. There are different areas that you can take a seat and just enjoy the water. The path is mixed with a dirt road and paved areas. I took a stroll on a hot summer day, but the lake provided a great breeze that cooled the heat. There are docked areas around the lake that provide seating and a place to have a food break or to just sit and relax. Highly recommend exploring this great place!

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    A small pace you can't even walk ? What's this about ? It's a little pond ? Next to a building ? Big whoop ?

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    Beautifully manicured safe and how good environment to just relax and reset your clock

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    Beautiful and easy walk around this lake. Most of it is gravel but there are some areas with sidewalk.

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    Great for Fishing for pan fish and mini bass you need a permit from the office though,very fun

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    Great place to go for some walks. Pretty chilly right now with the winds but to chill and be with you S/O is perfect.

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    Ask the Community - Annabel Lake

    How long is a walk around Annabel Lake?

    Is this about a 20 minute walk around? Suitable for a walker? Bathroom facilities?

    Is this open to the public?

    yes

    Are there any fish in Lake Annabel?

    Yes, I've seen plenty of fish in the water. But I've never seen anyone fishing here.

    Can you swim in lake?

    Says no swimming or fishing.

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    Review Highlights - Annabel Lake

    Located right across Target, this is such a nice hidden gem to get some exercise and fresh air!

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    Sycamore Valley Park - Cows greeting us

    Sycamore Valley Park

    4.4(46 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    Today is cloudy . We stoped by the Sycamore Valley Park and was impressed by how beautiful it is …read more It has nice landscaping with trails that lead to different area of the park. We did not go further in to the hiking area . Plenty of car parks . Public restrooms with supplies are near by the children playground . Lots of pickle tables and BBQ grilled . This is a great location for a birthday party or friends gathering. A little further down are the beautiful fountain and a heart shaped pond . Lovely plantations and trees are omit . A few chairs . Perfect spot for photo shoots for groups or for small family. It is going to have more sun the next few days . I could imagine how beautiful this park would be with sunshine and blue sky !

    What a lovely surprise. We came to the park for the best part was the trail behind it. There are a…read morenumber of black cows roaming the area and eating grass. A whole family of cows greeted us at the gate. There were cute baby cows too. After the cows finally left the gate entrance, we opened it and walked into the trail. It was pretty steep going uphill but once you got up the hill, the views were beautiful and reminded me of Dorset England. I just saw a documentary about Dorset and this looks just like it. Rolling green hills and valleys. With the blue skies, it was so peaceful. It's not a crowded place so we really enjoyed the peace of it. Lots of families with children hike here. It's such a safe place to get fresh air and exercise. We will definitely come back for another hike and lunch afterwards.

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    Dublin Hills Regional Park - Lichen Love

    Dublin Hills Regional Park

    4.3(39 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    Beautiful hike in the Spring, and a bit hot and dusty in the Summer…read more Be aware, there are many ticks here in the Spring. I went hiking with my friends here in April, and both their dogs had tons of ticks crawling around in their fur. If you are hiking without dogs, tuck your pants or leggings into your socks and avoid the taller grass if you can. You can also spray tick repellent on your shoes and socks before starting. That usually does the trick. Very fun and laidback hike otherwise. We've been visiting this trail for years now, and always have a nice time. Great views, and rolling hills. Can't ask for much else, locally.

    "Hot Dusty Trails, but Lots of Free Maps"…read more I love the East Bay Regional Park system, but this is probably my least favorite park. The main trails are just dirt tracks wide open to the elements. You can imagine how it is on a summer day out here. If you enjoy dusty, desert-like environments with no water, and dying of thirst, you'll love this park. I try to come here once a year. Honestly, that's enough. Besides the main staging area, there are a few tricky entrances to the park. In the California Highlands condo complex, there are a few trails that eventually lead into this park. Keep in mind that those entrances are not open to bikes. I found out the hard way. There is an interesting side trail called Donlon Point. I believe it's the highest point in the park. There's a good view up there, plus lots of cow material. There is drinking water and a modern restroom at the staging area. Additionally, there are plenty of free maps at the gate. That's one great thing about the East Bay Park system. They are not stingy about giving out free maps. The day that I visited, the parking lot was nearly empty. You will not have trouble finding a parking spot. On the other hand, there's probably a good reason for that. As a local alternative, I recommend Las Trampas. The trails there are more interesting. Check out the Camille trailhead in Alamo.

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    San Ramon Central Park - Beautiful sunny day

    San Ramon Central Park

    4.4(114 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    Central Park in San Ramon looks pretty standard at first, but ended up being better than expected…read more I came for a friends' kid's birthday party and even on a weekend it felt open and not too crowded. The grass was green and well kept, and there was plenty of space for kids to run around. The covered picnic areas with a roof was so nice and perfect for rainy days or a hot sunny weather, and it offered many things to keep kids entertained such as a good-sized playground. It's clean, easy, and works well for group gatherings. Only downside is the restrooms were available but not very clean, and parking can get a bit tight. Overall, a reliable spot for things like birthday parties without feeling chaotic.

    This is the best park in San Ramon. My son loves the water part and playground. We are here almost…read moreeveryday during Summer Time. There is a lot of shade under the trees so your not burning hot in the sun when it's over 90 degrees in the summer time. I've rented the picnic tables under the shade with the bbq pit near the playground when we have our Family get togethers. It's best to rent the picnic tables during the summer time so that you have that spot reserved for you and your guests. If someone tries to take your spot you just show them your permit and reservation for that spot and they have to leave. It was funny watching kids making the big slide into a water slide they were all lined up passing the bucket of waters to pour down the slide. We always have playdates here the kids love it. I like it better than Rancho because there is more shade here

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    All-Outdoors California Whitewater Rafting - The South Fork American river offers fun Class 3 rapids as well as beautiful scenery.

    All-Outdoors California Whitewater Rafting

    4.8(270 reviews)
    8.9 mi

    We've rafted twice more with All-Outdoors since my last review - Goodwin Canyon in October 2022,…read moreand then Middle Fork American River again this past month (both 1-day trips). The last time we rafted Middle Fork American was on a cold, gloomy, drizzling day in October 2019 - so we had to give it another go in warmer weather. This time around was just as memorable. Two of us in the boat ended up falling out in the water at Tunnel Chute, which happened so fast that I barely knew what had happened - thankfully, there was a nice calmer stretch of water right after through the river tunnel, so we were easily able to get back into the raft. (Thank you to our guide, Troy, for hauling me back in, and for being an awesome guide in general!) Plus this was one of the photographer spots, so the action was all captured for us to laugh about later. Later, after our tasty sandwich picnic lunch, we had a few unexpected events happen, starting from the portage down Ruck-a-Chucky Falls. Shout-out to all three guides in our group - Troy, Shea, and AJ - for handling things so calmly and getting us all back where we were supposed to be! We had plenty of calm stretches floating down the river as well. The canyon is beautiful and quite peaceful. We saw a ton of dragonflies flying above our heads, masked ducks chilling on rocks and diving underwater, and wild grapes and blackberries growing alongside the river. We'll be back again for another trip with All-Outdoors! Maybe we'll try a 2-day or 3-day trip next time.

    This rafting company is the best! We did the South Fork of the American River and had a blast. I…read morehighly recommend this trip and company. Ask for Markus to be your guide. You won't be disappointed.

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    All-Outdoors California Whitewater Rafting - Huge shout out to our guides Kent and Rowan!   My group had a blast.   Food was amazing.

    Huge shout out to our guides Kent and Rowan! My group had a blast. Food was amazing.

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    Las Trampas Regional Wilderness - Trails on trails on trails

    Las Trampas Regional Wilderness

    4.5(150 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    HEMME CREEK TRAIL REVIEW: First time on this trail and it's easily one of my top 10 trails in the…read moreBay Area. You can park at the Ringtail Cat Staging Area, where there's about 8-10 parking spots. This trail is a loop that takes you literally through a stream. It's lush and woodsy, and there's a pretty steep elevation before you get a breather through a meadowy field of trees and grass. It wasn't crowded, so we took our time and enjoyed the Zen-ness of our hike. From the parking area, there's about a 1/4 mile path before you reach a metal gate where the loop begins. If you go right, you'll start with the Shred Wizard Creek part of the loop. If you go left, you'll start with the Ringtail Cat part of the loop. It's about 3 miles with a 720 foot elevation. There aren't many markers, so I recommend using AllTrails to keep you on track. We started with the creek, and it was so fun. The trail zig zags over the stream at least 25 times. There was one part of the trail where you had to walk in the stream, but it's so shallow we didn't get our socks wet at all. It can be a bit muddy. This was our favorite part of the hike. It's so green and lush. Once the creek part is done, there's a pretty steep climb to get to the Ringtail Cat part of the loop. This part is also very nice as you walk through grassy fields and trees. There's less shade here. There's still more hills and valleys along this part. Overall, this was so much fun, the scenery was beautiful, and you get quite a workout.

    Not a bad walk. I did the round-trip 3 miles. I will say once you do the switchbacks at the very…read morebeginning and see the hill, that's really the most of where you're going to see any of the wildlife. After that, it's really just looking at expensive houses. So if you're into walking through that neighborhood, then you can continue on, but if you're just looking to see some cool animals, you really don't need to go far. Unfortunately I did not see any of the other exotic animals besides the large goats. But driving on the highway I was able to see some zebra and a camel. So on your way over there be sure to look over at the hills for the wildlife.

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    Orchard City RV - Polaris slingshot what a blast.

    Orchard City RV

    4.6(53 reviews)
    39.8 mi

    BUYER BEWARE!!!!!!!!!!!…read more I'm concerned that this company generates More revenue from charging people for damage, than actual rental services. There was superficial aesthetic scratches as you can see in the photo. We were told, that these tiny scratches are worth 25% of the entire cost of the part ($1400). Do you think these scratches justify 25%? In reality, it's more like 0.1% of the cost. --so how many customers will they do this to? 10? And reap a 250% return on this part? -HIGHLY SUSPICIOUS. I'm all for paying for damages but this is ridiculous. The money maker is charging customers for cumulative replacements. You're NOT SUPPOSE TO PROFIT OFF DAMAGE CHARGES. Or is that the entire point of this business? If you've been ripped off by this business, please reach out, as we may be interested in class action litigation.

    Rented two Seadoo Spark jet skis from these guys from Friday to Sunday. The return process totally…read moresucked. They only have one person working on Sunday so I waited over 2.5hrs to make my return. Waited outside their gate for 40mins. Another rented was already waiting. The only person there takes 45mins to do his return inspection. After waiting for near an hour the renters in front of me finally got escorted off the property. Upon inspecting my rentals he pointed out a scratch on my jetski rental. The scratch was pretty superficial. The seadoo sparks are made mostly out of plastic and polytec unlike traditional jetskis that are made of mostly fiberglass. Fiberglass damage needs repairs to prevent more damage to the surrounding fiberglass, however, the plastic and polytec damage does not need to be repaired. The small scratch was the size of a pinky fingernail clipping from a part that was nearly the entire surface of the ski. Basically the area you would stand on. The parts price was quoted at ~$1200. His inspection required me to pay for a 1/4 of the $1200 part and 1/4 of the labor it would be to replace the part. A quarter of the price was ridiculous in my opinion. I asked if he could give me deal and give me 1/10 of the cost for parts and labor. It seemed more reasonable than paying over $300 for a scratch in some polytec/plastic that was likely intended to take some abuse. I was surprised he was even considering that small scratch as damage. It blow my mind that they would do this kind of BS to a customer. By the looks of it, this has happen before. The pictures indicate the part that would be replaced. Again, my scratch was the size of a little fingernail clipping. The part is massive in comparison to the scratch.

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