One of the best if possibly the only east bay dog beach? Great area, perfect size, they do have…read morebathrooms although one major drawback is not water and/or foot washing area. If they put in a water/washing area for our feet and our dogs, this would be perfect. Hopefully someone from the city will read this!

We took our senior pitbull mix here to celebrate her birthday with three of her "dog cousins". The…read moreweather was sunny with a crisp breeze from the water. The beach area is smaller than other dog beaches I've been to, but the dogs love it just the same. Tons of zoomies and water play. There were breeds of all sizes. Dog owners are friendly, but some tend to not pay attention to their dogs at all times. Some friendly dogs approached us which is fine, but we had to shoo away other dogs that went into our bags and coolers. There's a lot of free parking spaces that are a short walk away from the trail and beach. I didn't see any water spigots in the area, so be sure to bring a water bowl and extra water for your little one. After a few hours, all of our dogs were pooped after a fun celebration.

Lovely views, great walking gravel and paved trails. Combination of bay views and eucalyptus tree…read morepaths. Dog friendly as well.

This is a really nice park to visit all year round. It's well maintained and not crowded on…read moreweekdays. Weekends are a little more crowded so we only go there on weekdays. There are plenty of trails to explore. We enjoy walking on the dirt trails along the bay or through the trees. The fishing pier is very popular. We've never gone fishing there, but have seen people catching fish there. Great views of both Mount Tam and Mt. Diablo. There are also picnic areas with barbecue pits. My only gripe about this park are sometimes we see dogs off and on leash that are aggressive and seem dangerous. I'm always on guard with my pepper spray or my walking sticks. There are 2 parking areas in the park with plenty of spaces. We love to park at the Atlas Road entrance. This parking area is closer to the pier and has a picnic tables and has several bathrooms than the Giant Way entrance.

This is probably the third marina I went to in the north side of East Bay. They have a nice park…read moreand with boats parked at the side. There weren't really many people here, but there seem to be residents to seem to like to walk around here. I can literally see SF and some bridges from here, but it's quite far compared to other marinas like the one from San Leandro and Emeryville. I also like how the sidewalks are created here. They seem to do a good job at creating them. This park is connected with the San Francisco Bay Trail. So if you want, you can visit other areas around here using that trail.

Its always a wonderful time here for my family & me. Please come down, take a walk by the water. We…read morego to fireworks most July 3rds here. It was a beautiful night once again. Enjoy! Peace & love!

This is a short trail if you just want to have a short walk this place is perfect…read more If you want something a little more challenging you can go up the hill I really like this place

Another great hike! We followed a new trail today and it was well worth it! Although we weren't…read moresure where we would end up, the path eventually brought us back to where we started. Lots of elevation and an overall good workout with a nice view.

I am always up for discovering new spots I haven't been to in Norcal, Bay area specifically. I had…read moreno idea Richmond had a beach! Point Molate Beach park is a somewhat hidden spot right off 580. There are picnic benches, and steep grassy area. You can get down to the sand at a couple spots with care and ninja like agility (LOL). I enjoyed some time here on a Friday morning. The views of the water and the beautiful San Rafael-Richmond bridge is one of my favorite sites in the Bay. The park wasn't crowded. The parking lot is small. The port-o-potty was surprisingly well maintained and was just cleaned when I arrived. There was some construction going on. After some research, turns out a pedestrian and bike path is coming sometime in 2027. I honestly have no complaints. I'm happy to find a nice, secluded spot to get away and take in some beautiful views. I plan to return again sometime soon.

Nature and bay come together here with breathtaking views. Drive the road to the end and have lunch…read moreat the park tables or on out to The Sailing Goat. View the bay, see deer and Osprey (sea eagles) nesting. Easy access at the last exit heading west to San Rafael. just before getting on the Richmond/San Rafael bridge.

A bit of wild nature, frequently blustery, cold and perhaps foggy. Today, no fog! Just the warm…read moreafternoon sun and whitecaps across San Pablo Bay. Great spa treatment with crisp salt air blowing about. A few hardy windsurfers are racing on boards out and back across the bay. Loads of cars, it's peaceful and it's surprisingly quiet, offering a respite from the city just beyond the park.

There's no place in California that will ever equal the beauty and friendliness of this dog park. I…read moredon't know how many acres it is but it's huge and all the dogs are off leash and they all get along. I rarely ever see a dog fight. There's access to the water for the swimming dogs, there's access to mud for the mudders and there is a group of canals that they've incorporated paths so I can do walk around and see the wildlife. The view from here of San Francisco the Bay Bridge, the Golden Gate Bridge you cannot believe it until you're sitting right here looking at it. I love this place and I always plan to have time just to relax before I go back to the car. Needless to say since it is a dog park, the dog comes with us and she's always very happy to have an adventure with us.

Such a beautiful lake and park, with a grassy field ideal for picnicking, and a few ducks on the…read moreday I visited. There are several benches set up along the border of the lake for visitors to relax and admire the views. A rough trail on the far side of the lake made for a somewhat challenging hike, climbing over giant rocks and weaving through trees and debris. It wasn't too bad though. The sandy beach area of the park is fenced off and only open seasonally, with a small fee to enter ($5 for adults, $3 for kids and the disabled, free for babies). But the beach cafe can be accessed from outside the gates and offers various menu items like coffee, tea, hot cocoa, smoothies, lemonade, pretzels, hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, and ice cream. Lake Anza is free to visit, and offers free parking in a sizable lot. Restrooms are seemingly well kept too. I enjoyed my time here this past weekend.

This is an idyllic place to hike and picnic in Tilden. There is a lake (pond?) that has a swimming…read morearea, but I personally don't think it is especially clean for that. But there are lots of turtles and birds to watch. For picnics, there are tables and a large grassy expanse for laying down a spread and also playing frisbee. For a hike, the loop around the lake (pond?) is perfect for kids and adults who are able to climb rocks and scramble comfortably along a few narrow strips of the trail. There is a bridge and an area where kids like to explore the creek. There are other paths off the lake, but those do tend to have more mountain bikes. This is an especially nice park when we have our late summer weather in September and October. Plenty of parking.

Very scenic view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Beautiful beach. The hike is not too bad andread more

One of my all time favorite beaches and my favorite spot in SF. Amazing views of the bridge. I…read morewould recommend getting as close as possible. There are so many unique rock formations that provide great photography. Only negative is the climb back up is a little strenuous.

I first visited Hippie Tree a few years ago, and I remember there were two swings. Parking is…read morepretty easy as just park on the street along the residential area. Today I visited this spot again, and I got to park much closer than the previous time as I passed the entrance to the trail to Hippie Tree last time. The trail to the Hippie Tree has a slight incline, but pretty short hike. This time, there was just one swing. The swing was also pretty high so it was a bit difficulty to get on. The two girls who were there were not able to climb on. Then I tried to climb on, and I was able to do it. :D I showed them that using one leg to hook on the seat and holding onto the ropes to pull yourself up while swing the other leg onto the swing worked for me. This spot is truly a hidden gem, and I just felt pure tranquility when I was swinging there. :) The view is amazing even though today it was a bit foggy over in SF area so couldn't see the city and bridge as much.

Definitely a hidden gem in Tiburon! The entrance is at the end of a residential area. There are a…read morefew spots to park on the side of the streets. It's a bit of an uphill walk towards the tree but once you get up there, it's to your left. We were there on a Saturday afternoon and it was empty so we got to enjoy the views and swings to ourselves. Check the weather prior before going because it can be cloudy and the view won't be as great.

Kirby Cove is a beach and campground area with a priceless vista of the Golden Gate Bridge and the…read moreSan Francisco skyline. The beach is a small but popular destination for fishing, picnicking, and hanging out. Our friend's birthday coincides with the annual fleet week parade, so we've made a tradition of coming to Kirby Cove during fleet week weekend to celebrate, and watch the air show. Watching the planes do aerial acrobatics around the Golden Gate Bridge is something you must see at least once. To get to the beach, you'll park along the road overlooking the top of the majestic Golden Gate Bridge. Then walk to the gate where the trail leading down to the beach begins. The trail is about 1 mile, and not too steep. Things to bring: hiking shoes, water, hats, sunscreen, food, trash bags, and flip flops or water shoes for the beach - the beach is rocky, so you won't want to walk around barefoot. I can't over-emphasize the importance of sun protection here. Despite SF's reputation of being a city of fog, when the skies are clear, the sun on this beach is very intense, and there is zero shade. Sunscreen and hats are a must, and if you're planning on being there for any extended length of time, I strongly suggest bringing a sun umbrella or tent for some relief from the rays. Unless you're really hardcore, the water is too cold for swimming, but great for getting your feet wet. Go, enjoy, take lots of pictures, and savor this beautiful location. And if you're there during fleet week, we'll probably see you there!

During my two day camping trip at the hard-to-get Kirby Cove, I had two vastly different…read moreexperiences from the first day to the next. Reserving Kirby Cove must be done 6 months in advance with your finger hovering over your keyboard by 7am; otherwise, you risk missing any of the 5 camping spots plus the Day Use. Once you reserve, you will receive a confirmation email with rules and the code to unlock the two padlocks adjacent to Battery Spencer which are awkward. While camping, you must place the confirmation email on your dashboard to inform the ranger that you are legit. From Battery Spencer, which is worth visiting, you get out of your car, unlock the 2 padlocks, open the gate, drive through the gate, get out of your car, close the gate, re-lock the two padlocks, and drive a mile to the parking lot on a dirt road. Exiting is the same procedure. Speaking of the parking lot, someone door dinged my car and left a note. Bummer! Leave a lot a space from one car to the next. From the parking lot to camp site #5, it's almost a 5 minute walk carrying a wagon full of camping stuff. Once camp was set-up, I had to take a look at the gorgeous views of the GG Bridge and the ocean from the cove. Undisputedly, the views are awesome. When it was time to go to sleep, here's where I wanted to give the campground a negative 5 stars. Every 10 minutes the foghorn sounded ALL NIGHT LONG. I couldn't sleep. Prior to the trip, I read about the foghorn and brought my Air Pods to no avail. The foghorn was LOUD. Additionally, due to the temperature inversion the pit toilet situated on the hill was so STINKY, the smell lingered in the tent. In the morning, I discovered the pit toilet on the hill was OBNOXIOUSLY STINKY, but the pit toilet at the base of the stairs was only normally stinky. After the experience of the first night, I almost gave up. Thinking that I would fall dead asleep the next night due to the lack of sleep, I pressed on. On the second night, it was particularly windy that the tent would bend to one side. Having read about the wind, the tent was securely staked. Here's the big surprise--only one LOUD foghorn sounding at around 8:30p and no stinky pit toilet smell. Although I had read that there is no water at the campground and that you have to provide your own, it was still a hassle to not have any running water. Providing your own water for a quick shower made for a cold shower experience. Another hassle are those darn raccoons that tore up the paper towel roll and ate the plastic worms for fish bait. While Kirby Cove has fantastic views, the all night foghorn experience and the VERY STINKY pit toilet are too much for me. You can't predict when the foghorn is going to sound all night or not. It's all dependent on weather. If I do go back, I may just get a Day Use pass, but for right now, it's too soon to think about returning as the pit toilet smell and the all night foghorn are still fresh on my mind.