Bay Area Sights and Activities
Sightseeing
Hayward Japanese Gardens
22373 N 3rd StGarin Regional Park
1320 Garin AveGorgeous views and lots of trails.
Mount Diablo
Mount Diablo is a pretty challenging hike with rewarding views.
Mission peak is another challenging hike that is definitely worth it. About 7 miles up, but insane views of the entire bay area. Once you reach the top, take a picture at the legendary peak. Keep in mind, it gets pretty windy at the top, so bring a jacket and a lunch to keep you energized.
93 locals recommend
Mission Peaks
1401 Red Hawk CirMission peak is another challenging hike that is definitely worth it. About 7 miles up, but insane views of the entire bay area. Once you reach the top, take a picture at the legendary peak. Keep in mind, it gets pretty windy at the top, so bring a jacket and a lunch to keep you energized.
Anthony Chabot Regional Park
9999 Redwood RdHuge park with camping, hiking, etc.
Fun area to bring the family for a day. Lots of activities.
12 locals recommend
Don Castro Regional Recreation Area
22400 Woodroe AveFun area to bring the family for a day. Lots of activities.
Sulphur Creek Nature Center
1801 D StGreat for animal lovers!
High Scores Arcade
1414 Park StSuper fun arcade/museum with old school arcade games.
City/town information
Foster City is a cute little town on the bay, just across the bridge from Hayward, with lots of little canals. It is home to many beautifully maintained parks and lots of walking trails.
11 locals recommend
Foster City
Foster City is a cute little town on the bay, just across the bridge from Hayward, with lots of little canals. It is home to many beautifully maintained parks and lots of walking trails.
Adorable beach town just across the bridge. Lots of great seafood spots here. Highly recommend Half Moon Bay Brewery for brews, eats, and views.
280 locals recommend
Half Moon Bay
Adorable beach town just across the bridge. Lots of great seafood spots here. Highly recommend Half Moon Bay Brewery for brews, eats, and views.
Marin County in general has amazing views of the bay and great spots to eat. Here you can see the quintessential California redwoods, Muir Beach, Mount Tamalpais, and much more. This is a California must-visit.
21 locals recommend
San Rafael
Marin County in general has amazing views of the bay and great spots to eat. Here you can see the quintessential California redwoods, Muir Beach, Mount Tamalpais, and much more. This is a California must-visit.
Santa Cruz is a legendary surf town. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a great place to bring the family or for any roller coaster fanatic.
242 locals recommend
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is a legendary surf town. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a great place to bring the family or for any roller coaster fanatic.
Another adorable beach town that tends to be less crowded and more relaxed. On your drive down, be sure to visit Arcangeli's, the amazing little grocery store with a fantastic deli and lots of local goods.
42 locals recommend
Pescadero
Another adorable beach town that tends to be less crowded and more relaxed. On your drive down, be sure to visit Arcangeli's, the amazing little grocery store with a fantastic deli and lots of local goods.
This is a wonderful, historic city. Check out Casa Peralta if you have some time.
7 locals recommend
San Leandro
This is a wonderful, historic city. Check out Casa Peralta if you have some time.