Kirby cove is a must-visit, easy hike just across the Golden Gate Bridge. Park at the Battery Ridge…read morearea in Marin. then you can hike out too the Battery Spencer viewpoint, then over to the Golden Gate bridge; there is an underpass so that you can reach the East viewpoint. Then you can hike down to Kirby Beach. Go during the week, and try to arrive before noon for good parking.

Kirby Cove is one of those hidden gems that feels like a true escape even though it's right next to…read morethe Golden Gate Bridge. The views are absolutely stunning--especially at sunset--and the beach feels peaceful and uncrowded compared to most spots in the city. The walk down is manageable but be ready for a bit of a climb on the way back up. If you're looking for a scenic, low-key place to relax or take photos, this is hard to beat.

Marin Headlands is one of the best regional parks in Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA)…read more It is one of the best places to not only hike but to take pictures. This is also great for photographers. Pretty much the hills, grass, trails, rocks, and trails are amazing! This is also a great place for photographers. There are other places like those Battery ones and Hill 88, but my friend and I didn't really get a chance to go there since we pretty much missed the path and we didn't want to turn around. Honestly, it's really hot here and thank goodness that I bring water and snacks in case I'm thirsty or hungry. Most importantly, bring water! You'll need it if you're ever going to hike here. The trip is short in my opinion since I'm used to hiking for a long time. In the future, I am planning to come back here to revisit scenic spots that we missed. The hike might be longer since I enjoy hiking at regional parks.

Absolutely stunning. The Marin Headlands offer some of the best views of the Golden Gate Bridge,…read morethe Pacific Ocean, and San Francisco. The hiking trails are beautiful and well worth exploring, whether you're going for a short walk or a longer hike. It's peaceful, scenic, and feels like a total escape from the city even though it's so close. Bring a camera -- every overlook feels postcard-worthy. A must-visit if you're in the Bay Area. Magical!

a beach that has plenty of parking? in the bay area? Score…read more this area is quiet and spacious. plenty of space on the sand to spread out and make your own for your group. to the right of the beach are some trails for biking or walking and it is not difficult of a walk. nice little stop the sand is more of a brown, but cleaner than ocean beach

This is one of those wonderful places that you wish you could visit at least weekly. It's magical…read moreand majestical and even a quick walk on the beach or sit on the bench to enjoy the ocean and surfers resets and relaxes one. The steps down to the sand are easy, the parking is plentiful, there are restrooms and showers, some picnic tables and grills, areas for families to gather. It's popular with surfers and locals who exercise their dogs. And the views are always amazing.

Great family friendly hike (the main Tennessee Valley trail) with a nice beach at the turnaround…read morepoint. You have the option to take a flatter lower route or get more views and exercise by going up some mild hills on the route. Our 6 year old made the 4 mile trek no problem. An off road stroller could be easily used or you can carry a toddler in a pack (heavy but no dangerous moments).

You might get a foggy gray day, you might get a sunny day. Better vivid colors on a sunny day but…read moreyou can't plan that. You get what you get and enjoy it anyway Many trails, though I thought it was slightly confusing. Make sure to take a pic of the map at the trailhead to keep with you. Keep you on track as you come to a few forks Going up the hill on Fox trail was pretty good exercise and a nice challenge. Take it easy and slow. The beach was nice surprise, pebble beach and then becomes sand when you get closer to the ocean. Can only get here by hike. Careful of rip tides and as tempting as it is, don't go too close to the water! Watch your kids I saw deer, rabbits, birds, lots of dead fish scattered along the trails (dropped by birds from the sky) Parking is tough, get here by 9am weekend for one of the last spots. Around 1pm people are done and leaving

Very enjoyable Mothers Day tour. Thanks Joe, Katie and Jeff…read more From the grandkids (12&13) all the way to Grandma in her upper 70's, we all had a great time. The weather in the parking lot scared away some, as the wind made it pretty chilly, but once in the kayaks and on the water, the wind was knocked down substantially and the paddling was easier than they described it to be. Water resistant clothing would certainly help, though I just wore shorts and a sweatshirt. It was nice that they were so careful and thoughtful, but none of us felt cold at all the entire time. We had a harbor seal join us for part of our tour and the views of the USS Hornet and SF in the background was pretty sweet. Great memories and pictures to take home. Thx to all!

I took the Intro to Kayaking class this morning and I am very impressed with their level of…read moreexpertise and attention to safety. I learned a lot! My favorite part was the harbor seal that surfaced quite close to check us out. Many thanks for Katie - she's an excellent and patient instructor.

Such a wonderful experience! The guides were so attentive and funny, which really helped keep any…read morenerves at ease. The views were beautiful, and everything felt well-paced from start to finish. The whole experience lasted about 2.5 hours and included 7 zip lines, which was such a fun adventure. The location can be a bit tricky to find, so I'd recommend giving yourself extra time and arriving at least 30 minutes before your scheduled tour, as they suggest.

OMG!! This was such an amazing experience. We came here for my bachelorette and had the most…read moremagical time. I can't 100% remember our tour guide names but I believe it was Aiden and Yivek (and I probably spelt those wrong). They were so funny and so knowledgeable. I loved learning about the trees and different birds while we were up on the line. The views were absolutely gorgeous and I was so grateful we got fantastic weather.

My girlfriend and I had a great time renting two kayaks from this shop! The crew was super friendly…read moreand helpful, and their delivery service was very convenient! Would definitely use them again and recommend them to anyone!

We love Marty and his crew!! They really take the time to…read moremake sure that we were happy and would enjoy our day on the lake. They made sure we had everything we needed and really made us feel special. They are easy to use as they make it easy to book, register, and get onto the lake - way better than any other place to rent boats! Josh and Jeremy were GREAT! We highly recommend and will definitely be returning next summer!!!!

A beautiful area with views, hikes, and history! We saw dolphins in the water, river otter in the…read morelagoon, and plenty of heron and other birds on the shore. You can hike up to the old lighthouse or World War I battery, around the lagoon, and any number of trails. Just watch out for poison oak! With a beautiful array of succulents, trees, and flowers, there is so much to see and experience. The sunsets over the water are beautiful, we had a great time.

I have personal ties to this place: My mom grew up here as her father was in the army and was…read morestationed there for years. I know it's history, little secret ins and outs, and got to stay a few nights as a kid on a field trip. We've been coming here for years hanging out on the beach and collecting muscles off the big rock. I love that the beach is made of little pebbles. I recently discovered how awesome thier trails and hiking is. You can see in my pics below that you can hike along the cliffs and coast with amazing views and some really cool features. I was too tired to hike up to the old army bunkers, but that's a goal of mine that will be achieved sometime soon. I look forward to more hiking and wonderful beach time.

Our guide was Joe, and he was great to work with, very knowledgeable and also very fun. I requested…read morea half day run for Mother's Day weekend, and my family of 4 (kids are 13 and 10) all had a blast.

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.