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Read about featured Bay Area parks here, or go to our advanced map to search for places that have hiking and natural attractions near you. Come back to see what parks are in the spotlight each week.

Featured Places to Go

Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline

Contra Costa County
Wide open vistas of Suisun Bay, and Solano and Contra Costa counties delight hikers at this hilly park overlooking the Carquinez Strait shoreline.

Roy's Redwoods Open Space Preserve

Marin County
For a quiet get-away, explore the small stand of old-growth redwoods and enjoy the shaded trails and open meadows of this preserve.

San Pedro Valley Park

San Mateo County
Home to Montara Mountain, this park is remarkable for its rare plants, unusual coastal chaparral, and cool ocean breezes.

Ano Nuevo State Reserve

San Mateo County
The Ano Nuevo Reserve hosts North America's largest colony of elephant seals. Some are here year-round, but winter is the time to see thousands of giant seals in one place.

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