Bay Area Outdoor Guide

This practical itinerary extends Bay Area outings into Mendocino and Humboldt redwoods with Highway 1 coastal drives and US-101 routes.

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South Bay cyclists are fighting a planned Ewert Road closure near San Jose Airport, a route used for years to commute and connect with other...

Bay Area redwood forests create an immersive paradise for hikers and photographers alike, with emerald-tinged light filtering through ancient giants...

This guide gives locals practical tools to select hikes based on personal constraints and preferences.

• Detailed trail descriptions help plan routes...

Alcatraz Island shuts down Oct. 26–Nov. 18 as crews replace the final two deteriorating pilings on the ferry dock. This follows a January emergency...

马丁内斯Hidden Lakes Park周末现山狮，靠近游乐场和学校。

徒步者、遛狗者及带娃家庭注意：

• 清晨黄昏时段提高警惕，宠物全程近身看管
• 遇山狮切勿奔跑，面对它、扩大身形、发声并缓慢后退
• 通过加州鱼类与野生动物部门在线系统报告目击

• Coastal Flood Advisory active through Thursday for San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, and Monterey Bay shorelines
• Water may rise up to 1.2 ft in...

Boaters and shore walkers at Oyster Point Marina should plan around high tide of 7.594 ft at 1:38 PM and low tide of -0.029 ft at 8:18 PM for the safest outing window.

Join park staff for a relaxed 1-mile stroll through old-growth redwoods towering over 200 ft, discussing ecology and tree life histories.

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Proposition G would reopen the Upper Great Highway to private vehicles on weekdays while keeping it car-free on weekends and holidays, reversing the...

Sanborn County Park delivers a demanding Bay Area race with steep climbs and descents on flowy singletrack through shaded redwood groves.

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This 3.4-mile steep trek launching from the top in Berkeley delivers surprise-filled urban hiking that can transform how you see the city. A perfect short route for locals seeking that distinctive neighborhood vibe with big views.

The Robert I. Schroder Pedestrian Bridge closes October 5 through December 31 for repairs.

• Timing: Closed full-time starting Monday, October 5,...

The 50/90 rule offers Bay Area boaters and paddlers a simple way to gauge changing tidal current speeds without precise local data.

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The Frémont Tree's hollow base still welcomes visitors where explorer John C. Frémont camped in 1846. This single park packs four distinct worlds into...

Mori Point offers dog-friendly coastal hikes with options from a flat half-mile stroll to a 2.6-mile loop gaining 400 feet.

• Routes to try: Old Mori...

One month after opening, the popular new Bay Area wilderness trail is already generating parking and traffic problems that are stirring concern.

• Creekside Park courts closed immediately after 21 police calls for noise and after-hours activity.
• Six temporary courts at Sunset Park Athletic...

A November sales tax measure could prevent major transit cuts starting January 2027.

• Service at risk: Fewer BART, Muni, Caltrain, and AC Transit...

After decades of singletrack bans, Marin’s new Road and Trail Management Plan could open 27 miles to mountain bikes at Mount Tamalpais Watershed.

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