Bay Area Hiking/Walking guidebook
Hiking
This is my personal favorite as its the closest to Rockridge and it is a beautiful new growth redwood forest that give a calming sense. The French trail is my trail in the park as it meanders just below the West Ridge line where you are in think vegetation.
373 locals recommend
Redwood Regional Park
7867 Redwood RoadThis is my personal favorite as its the closest to Rockridge and it is a beautiful new growth redwood forest that give a calming sense. The French trail is my trail in the park as it meanders just below the West Ridge line where you are in think vegetation.
Great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Pacific Ocean. Can get crowded and windy.
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailGreat views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Pacific Ocean. Can get crowded and windy.
Incredible views of the Pacific ocean and Marine forest. Best to get here as early as possibly as many of the parking area fill up quickly on the weekend
226 locals recommend
Mount Tamalpais
Incredible views of the Pacific ocean and Marine forest. Best to get here as early as possibly as many of the parking area fill up quickly on the weekend
Great for shorter hikes with a great view of the bay area. Also close to Grizzly Peak where one can take in the full view of the Bay Area.
80 locals recommend
Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve
Great for shorter hikes with a great view of the bay area. Also close to Grizzly Peak where one can take in the full view of the Bay Area.
A bit of a drive from Oakland but worth it for a easier walk along some scenic pacific ocean cliffs.
219 locals recommend
Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast RdA bit of a drive from Oakland but worth it for a easier walk along some scenic pacific ocean cliffs.
This hike location includes beaches and ocean view. It can get windy and cold on certain days.
273 locals recommend
Point Reyes National Seashore
This hike location includes beaches and ocean view. It can get windy and cold on certain days.
Sightseeing
Great for a stroll to see the gardens and old windmills. One can walk all the way to Pacific Beach a great place to catch the sunset.
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
Great for a stroll to see the gardens and old windmills. One can walk all the way to Pacific Beach a great place to catch the sunset.
Walking the 3+miles on a nice day gives the full spectrum of what Oakland is about. Please from all back ground enjoying some nature nestled in the middle of Oakland.
751 locals recommend
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardWalking the 3+miles on a nice day gives the full spectrum of what Oakland is about. Please from all back ground enjoying some nature nestled in the middle of Oakland.