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!

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.

This is a great local park in an area where there are not many, Richmond is an industrial area so a…read morelittle bit of green next to the water is a good thing. This is a big park right on the water with amazing views. Most of the park is flat with lots of picnic grounds, including barbecues, but it also extends up into the hills behind the park with hiking trails. Weekends can be crowded with lots of large families and groups occupying the picnic grounds. They have been doing some work replanting grass so it's going to be looking better really soon. Also there are a lot of early morning walkers, I do it and say hello to the s as me people

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 an easy hike out-and-back that offers a direct view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Be…read moresure to go on a clear day, or else the fog completes obscures everything and your view is like looking at a white wall. You may encounter deer on the hike. At the end, the trail drops you off at a sandy beach. I have been here twice and both times were completely unoccupied, except for one seagull.

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.