Carquinez Strait
In the mid 1800s, ship traffic from San Francisco Bay inland to the Napa, San Joaquin, and Sacramento Rivers increased greatly, due to two main factors: 1) the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill, which led to a flo... lighthousefriends.com
Briones Regional Park
- With its rolling, grassy hills and secluded, shady canyons, Briones is a secret wilderness surrounded by the towns of central Contra Costa County. Although the park is close to Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Con... wildernet.com
Backroads
Offering the same world-class travel experience thats been the hallmark of Backroads vacations but at a more relaxed pace. On these custom-designed itineraries weve flattened the hills, reduced the miles and added extr... abc-of-hiking.com
Humphreys Basin High Base Camp, John Muir Wilderness, California
Camp at 11,000 feet in remote Humphreys Basin, surrounded by lakes, granite peaks, and alpine meadows. Pack animals will carry our gear to our halcyon home in the shadow of towering Mt. Humphreys. Then we'll enjoy hi... adventurefinder.com
John Muir National Historic Site
The Site preserves the 14 room mansion where the naturalist John Muir lived from 1890 to his death in 1914. While living in Martinez, Muir accomplished many things: he battled to prevent Yosemite National Park's Hetch Het... museumland.net
Call Of The Wild
We are the worlds longest running adventure travel company for women. It's your vacation, you choose what you want to do. Our trips range from challenging backpacking trips and mountain climbing to moderate or easy hik... abc-of-hiking.com
Mountain Travel Sobek
On a Mountain Travel Sobek trip, you'll discover a bounty of untold pleasures: the exhilaration of achievement as you stretch yourself and the boundaries of your horizons; the deep spiritual enrichment that comes from ... abc-of-hiking.com
Miller Knox Regional Shoreline
Starting from Richmond Ramblers M/C trailhead take Old Country Road trail until you reach West Ridge Point. Here you have a great view of Brooks Island and San Francisco. localhikes.com
Tilden Regional Park
From the website...Park Features Steam Train The Steam Train offers rides along the scenic ridge on a scaled-down steam train. Parking, drinking water, and restroom facilities are wheelchair accessible. For information, inc... trekaroo.com
Bay Area Ridge Trail: Stern Grove To The Presidio, San...
San Francisco's spectacular bay and ocean views reward you on gradual climbs along city streets and park paths. Visit unique and lively neighborhoods, parks, and playgrounds. You?ll gain significant elevation on detours to th... trails.com
Alcatraz Island
Prompted by the cry of "Gold!" at Sutter's Mill in 1848, thousands of fortune hunters set out from the East Coast and rounded Cape Horn on their way to San Francisco and the gold fields beyond. After several vessel... lighthousefriends.com
Juan Bautista De Anza National Historic Trail
"Everyone mount up!"A familiar call from SpanishLt. Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza. In 1776, as Americans fought for independence in the East,Anza ledmorethan240people over 1200 miles to settle Alta California. It was the first o... nps.gov
Rock City To The Summit, Danville, California
Mount Diablo, the once sacred mountain of the Miwok Indians, continues to be sacred to today?s Bay Area hikers, mountain bikers, equestrians, and nature lovers. It is truly the pride of Contra Costa, its silhouette reproduced... trails.com
The Marin Headlands (Backpacking), Sausalito, California
It is as it was. Rolling hills cleft by valleys, split by ridges, battered by the sea. A land of sweeping vistas, vibrant life, and dramatic geology in a protected natural world isolated from the bustle of the Bay Area. The M... trails.com
Anthony Chabot
Camping and a wealth of other outdoor activities are available only 20 minutes from downtown Oakland at the 5,067-acre Anthony Chabot Park. It's a beautiful year-round public campground, with a marksmanship range and ... reserveamerica.com
California - Yosemite National Park Family
Stand at the base of a tumbling 2,425-foot waterfall, a soaring 8,842-foot granite dome, a 3,000-year-old, 300-foot Giant Sequoia and experience for yourself why John Muir described Yosemite as "...by far the grandes... adventurefinder.com
Ben Johnson Trail To The Dipsea Trail, Muir Beach, California
Linking the deep forest of Muir Woods with ocean views and rolling meadows, the Ben Johnson Trail is a spectacular challenge for the energetic hiker. The undeniable, and well-deserved, focus of Muir Woods is the coast redwood... trails.com