Bay Area Outdoor Guide

Join a guided sunset hike at Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear County Park to explore nocturnal animal adaptations as daylight fades. The limited event starts...

Plan your Bay Area outings with this forecast in mind:

• Friday: Gray start, cool and windy afternoon with highs in the 60s to low 70s
• Saturday:...

Low Tide Windows

• 🔥 Pillar Point Harbor: A low tide of -0.294 ft is expected at Pillar Point Harbor on June 26 at 3:42 AM.

Safety...

• 12,000-acre Grizzly Island Wildlife Area sits within America's largest estuarine marsh, just an hour from SF
• Fish for striped bass, sturgeon, and...

A -0.294 ft low tide arrives at Pillar Point Harbor today at 3:42 AM. Head out early to maximize your tidepooling window.

A 22-year-old man died after going over Nevada Fall, a 594-foot waterfall in Yosemite National Park. This incident is a stark reminder for Bay Area locals on day trips to always stay on designated trails and behind all barriers.

A 60-year-old hiker died after a medical emergency on a remote, strenuous trail near Lake Berryessa.

• Carry a satellite communication device to...

Trail Closures & Acquisitions

• ⚡ Bay Trail Closure: The Bay Trail section in Ponderay will be fully closed June 29–July 1 for hauling work.
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Two South Bay waterfront parks show how former challenging sites are becoming go-to spots for cycling, walking, and nature.

• Shoreline Park in...

This 0.5-mile out-and-back delivers a family-friendly redwood waterfall hike with just 134 ft elevation gain.

• Difficulty: Moderate overall, but the...

East Bay Regional Park District’s acquisition of the 4.5-acre Olsen property in Doolan Canyon could create a new staging area and the first public trail segment into the preserve. Land use planning comes next, with guided tours starting in October.

Bay Trail in Ponderay closes June 29–July 1 for hauling work.

• Equipment may move on the trail outside those dates; give crews space to pass.
• Cyclists and walkers: plan detours or adjust timing for safety.

Small Craft Advisory now in effect for San Francisco Bay south of the Bay Bridge from this afternoon through Friday morning. Boaters and kayakers should use caution and check weather before heading out.

A fresh summer guide spotlights the Bay Area’s popular outdoor swimming pools as an ideal escape for sunshine and cooling off.

Trail Access Changes

• ⚡ Half Moon Bay Trail Paving: The bike and pedestrian trail west of SR-1 between Wavecrest Road and Surfers Beach will have...

Trail Construction Alerts

• ⚡ Half Moon Bay Trail Paving: Caltrans will pave the bike/pedestrian trail west of SR-1 between Wavecrest Road and...

Park Expansions & Proposals

• 🔥 Embarcadero Plaza Transformation: San Francisco leaders will vote on plans to create a new waterfront park at...

For a very flat and easy option in Marin, Southern Marin Fire Road delivers a scenic stroll through redwood-dotted hills with lovely views of Mt.. Ideal for casual outings or beginners seeking effortless access.

Plan your tidepooling around today's 3:27 PM low tide with 57° ocean temps and white flag conditions.

• Ochre sea stars can reach 20 years old, wedged...

San Francisco leaders are set to vote on transforming Embarcadero Plaza into a new waterfront park now that Vaillancourt Fountain has been removed. This marks a key step in expanding urban park access along the bay.