We did the summit loop. 3.1m in 2hrs. Parking is $6. The parking machine is a bit troublesome with…read morecredit card payments but just keep trying. Eventually it will go through. Or bring cash and use the envelope provided to pay. There's 3 parking lots. Go to the 2nd parking lot as it's closer to the beginning of the trail. We went on a Saturday. Parked at 10:50am and there was plenty of parking. Fairly easy I would say. There's only a few sections of shaded areas so a hat is a must. There's also a few stops with bench seating to soak up the views or have a snack. Watch out for poison oak.

Love this park! This is a great park with many well maintained trails…read more The Trail up to the highest point starts from the more remote parking lot, walk on the paved road under Guadalupe Canyon Pkwy. You'll see Signal hill, (transmission towers) and paths are narrow and steep with fantastic views. The Guadalupe trail is lovely with views of the bay, and Bay Bridge, Oakland -Berkeley and San Francisco too. The Bog trail is full of water-loving trees, vines and a creek runs through it after rains. Lots of native plants and birds. To learn more about this large open space area look up when there are guided hikes, or read the bulletin boards.

Great weather for a hike today!…read more Just a few trails to choose. Easy short hike! Make sure to have hiking shoes as some of the trails are steep, I slipped with running shoes on. Amazing coastal views! Saw some fog roll in too.

When I travel for business I like to visit urban parks in the morning or evening to get some fresh…read moreair and exercise. Staying near SFO I saw this big US flag on the top of a mostly bald hill. Looked up on maps and saw this small park access nearby. This is a great natural area with a trail that goes to the top with pretty good elevation change. Great views of the surrounding areas and bay. No other people on this day. It is located in the middle of a nice middle class neighborhood. Very clean, well maintained and no druggies.

Watch an amazing group- they know the mountain, the history and conservation of this biodiversity…read morearea.

Do you want to work on your thighs? When you walk straight up them trails! It is an oasis away…read morefrom the hustle and bustle of city life. So much to learn and such an informative native guide. The shell mound. The blue butterfly. The history. The development. Great view! I got to taste the watercress along the trail.

Beautiful and serene- perfect for our early get-together. We arrived at 6am... not the first. This…read morepark is NOT in San Bruno, first of all! It's in the heart of the SSF Biotech buildings, specifically the Genentech company on DNA Road. A favorite place for walkers, dogs on leash welcomed, runners, bikers, joggers, picnickers, fishers, and kayakers. We enjoyed a gathering, singing, coffee and camaraderie

My go to walking path to get some fresh air, exercise and talk with God about my thoughts.. not…read moremuch people or bikers so its quiet and peaceful

Great quiet pretty hidden and unknown spot to many including locals like me. I would have never…read moreknow unless someone told me. What a peaceful place! Wide trail for walking or biking You can keep going and going however long you feel like walking before turning back to your car Free parking, plenty

On a Friday afternoon, the trail was near empty. Flat paved trail. Plenty of benches and garbage…read morecans around. Good place to walk, run, bike or bring the dog. Parking nearby.

Peaceful quiet pretty big park for a lovely small town…read more plenty of space for everyone to spread out, whether on one of they many picnic tables or on a picnic mat over the grass. gazebo area can be rented for events. cost is based on resident fee and non resident fee. restrooms available play structure and swings for kids lots of parking in residential streets, no worries at all. Enjoy the small town feel while you're here. just take things slow. be happy.

Great little park for kids with plenty of street parking. This neighborhood is much safer and close…read moreto sf without worrying about crimes or break in. On Thursday, they have farmers market and popcorn. A restroom is right next to the playground and lots of benches for the adults

This is one of my favorite hidden spots in the bay area. Extremely clean, plenty of parking and…read moregreat views of the bay. There's a cute little pier, plenty of picnic tables and a walking trail. There's also a marina and boat launch area as well as a Ferry station. Nice place to relax, walk or pack a picnic. There's also a restaurant nearby. I came here on a Friday and it wasn't crowded. It is pet friendly, I enjoyed bringing my pooch here. Also, a good spot to watch airplanes take-off/land on SFO.

It's nice to come here in a weekend for a walk. There's plenty for parking near the Stripe…read morebuilding and it's free. The trail is pretty nice a your are by the water,but watch out for the birds! They attack! And watch what you step on. The bird droppings are large! . I do suggest to walk in pairs if you can as there are some parts of the trail that's rather quiet. There's also picnic areas but bring your own tents, and tables and chairs. Feel free to bike along this trail and don't worry about the restrooms. It seems like they added new restrooms around the parking lot.

Found myself at Bayview Park after an impromptu decision to take my dog out for a short hike…read moresomewhere that was about 10 min away. The park is located in the southern part of the Bayview neighborhood close to the water and Bayview freeway. The entrance is a bit discreet but is found at the end of a neighborhood street that ends in a dead end. I went at around 3pm on a weekday and found street parking right at the end of the street. I don't recall having to pay for a meter. The hike itself is about a 1.5 mile loop with a bit of an incline in the beginning that'll get your legs and glutes warmed up. once you make it to the top of that incline and circle the loop, you'll get really nice views of SF, South Bay, the water, and Twin Peaks. The distance itself was perfect for a quick stroll with a path that's distinguishable and there were only 2 people I came across. If you are walking a pet though, there is one area with some big rocks near a ledge with cool views that i advise caution as there was a lot of broken glass by the rocks. If you live in the area, like within 10-15 min, it's not a bad hike.

We had a lovely little hike here, enjoying the rare warm summer weather and taking in the views…read morewith young kids! DIFFICULTY Total loop with a couple side trails was about 2 miles. The distance was just right for a five and seven year old in a group. For our 3-year-old she did need to be carried for about half of it. POPULARITY Not very crowded at all! We saw just a couple other people over 1-2 hours. It was a very warm, sunny Sunday in early July. SHADE The route had medium shade - there are tall trees all around, but if the sun is right overhead, you'll get sun exposure. PARKING & AMENITIES No dedicated parking lot, no water or restrooms, there were several parking spots right at the trailhead around 1pm on a Sunday. STROLLER-FRIENDLY While you could do the entire hike on paved paths, the first section going up to the loop is very very steep and the pavement is not very well preserved with a lot of potholes so I was actually glad we did not bring our stroller. ADD'L INFO In July the plant life is quite dry and sticks to clothing so I should have worn tougher hiking pants rather than my nice yoga pants, which ended up covered in burrs. There are a couple side trails (unpaved) you can take for extra viewpoints as well as one to go to the peak of the mountain.

Welcome to the city of Brisbane, the city of the stars. If you haven't been to it, you have just…read morebeen passing it by. The sun comes out and shines on the lagoon, giving off a beautiful view of the bay. No wonder the people here are friendlier. It has that small town feel, the donut and coffee shops, deli and the restaurants all are so comfy for being so close to the city and our major airport. You might even feel at home. Or you could forget where you are, the sun shines here here almost daily, since you are tucked in the side of the mountain, it can get a couple degrees warmer as well. The parks are beautiful, the gazebo and picnic areas, a skateboard park and basketball court. I went to a baby shower here recently and it was really nice. The outdoor areas are great for park parties. The streets are clean and the main sign in town announces when your Utility Bills are due. Small town charm is alluring when you grow up in the city, having both in my life is balancing. I love Brisbane.

I love it here in Brisbane ! After my first visit a couple of months ago, I've been coming over…read morefrom San Mateo ever since. (Every weekend ) I love the small town, homie, cozy, escape, mini vacation feeling about this beautiful city. Especially the location so close to the bay. My favorite is that every home here has a symbol of a and I love it when they are all lit up for whatever reason... it almost makes you feel that much closer to the stars and the . My favorite view is the moon's reflection on the bay when it appears and disappears. That nice crispy air definitely not dry at all to breathe. The friendly neighborhood locals. The family oriented feeling and seeing everyone out and about. The park events and the fact that I feel safe here.

I ventured to this park in search of a stroller friendly environment for my 6 week old. This park…read morepopped up on a recommended list found online. I loved the convenience of parking and the greenery and view. A car parked beside us and a group of people started smoking weed so I suppose this is a meeting spot to do that as well. Found the philosophers trail but quickly realized that it was not stroller friendly so headed towards the other side of the park with picnic tables. The rocky path was decent but still caused my baby's head to wobble a bit. I looped up the paved path between picnic benches and ended my walk there since it was incredibly windy and chilly. I recommend this park for a lunch date or a stroll (without a stroller).

An underrated park for sure! As a Bay Area native, GGP is generally my go-to park, but McLaren…read moredefinitely falls second, slowly becoming one of my favorites. There is a ton of free parking available at different points of the park, along with restrooms, picnic tables, and benches. There's a variety of different terrain (flat concrete, grass, hilly dirt trails) in the park, making it suitable for dog walks, running, hiking, cycling, and recreational sports. It is far less busier than GGP, which can be great if you're opting for a peaceful stroll in nature. Although not as polished as GGP, the park is maintained fairly well. I would highly recommend this park if you're looking for a quieter, less crowded peaceful retreat in the city. I also suggest previewing the map first, as there are tons of different parks within the park, based on the activity you're going for.