Visiting the area and decided to take a walk here to explore the beach, park, and see the planes…read moreflying over the ocean into SFO. While walking in we encountered the ranger booth. There were two rangers standing there having a seemingly pleasant conversation which smiles and laughter. I walked up because I noticed a price per car for $6 but didn't notice a price per person for pedestrians and wanted to clarify and pay the appropriate fees if needed. I was impressed that I didn't need to stop their conversation, they stopped on their own, greeted us with big smiles, asked how they could help us. Brandon and Lee let us know that as pedestrians we didn't need to pay or occupy the time limits. I let them know my buddy would be picking up the girls when he got off work and leaving immediately. They stated no charge, I gave them the vehicle type, they weren't worried. I gave my buddy their names and let him know. Upon his entry he had no issue entering without paying since he was just looping through. Using the restrooms, they were clean, stocked, had soap and were useable. The bbq pits were cleaned from dirt and debris and ready to use. We went to sit on a picnic table and were stopped by a gentleman who stated he had just finished painting those specific tables and was currently adding a "wet paint" label to the tables We obviously were grateful for that. He ushered us to tables that were clear to be sat at and enjoyed. Parking areas were cleaned and so was the beach. On thing I did notice was a pathway of material in several different areas. I hate walking through deep sand and getting sand into my shoes and being stuck with it all day. My second thought was that that wasn't the intended use, that possibly the intended use for for individuals using wheelchairs, walkers, other assisted devices or for those with mobility issues to have a smoother surface. This made me happy that the facilities were seemingly inclusive as much as possible! I mean it is nature.

This is a nice large outdoor area. You have to pay $6 to go in unless you have some other…read morearrangement (e.g. membership at CuriOdyssey may give you free parking?) There was a lot of parking when we went on a Saturday afternoon. They had a few parking lots scattered in the area. There are a lot of picnic areas that you can reserve for the BBQ grills. There were plenty of bathrooms scattered throughout the picnic areas. The one I used was relatively clean and had plenty of toilet paper. They have a lot of trails here where you can bike or walk. You can watch the planes go in and out of the airport above you! There are also a lot of birds hanging out in and by water if you want to bird watch. I was hoping to catch some sea lions but I guess they weren't around. There is unfortunately a lot of powerlines in the area that would spoil an otherwise nice view but what can you do. I also saw there was a yacht club by the water! I saw you could rent the facilities for parties (not sure if you had to be a member or not).

This has become one of my favorite places to kayak. Last year we purchased an inflatable tandem…read morekayak and have been exploring different waterways in the peninsula. Parkside is awesome, they have clean bathrooms with a changing room. I can't recall if they have showers? There is a boat launch area...wahoo! Okay now the real talk, because this park is so amazing, parking fills up quickly. Many families come out here for BBQs and to just have their kids play on the playground or in the water. There is a ranger station onsite, they come out once and a while to check on the area. Heck they even manage the water via boat, we were told that we had kayaked into a private waters? We didn't know? Oh well! Despite some challenges, we are in love with this park. It's truly a gem. It's all free, you bring what you need to have fun.

Nice quiet secluded little beach with picnic tables, benches, and a couple of playgrounds for…read moretoddlers. But note that there are warning signs saying the bacteria level in the water is not safe for contact / swimming.

It's nice to come here in a weekend for a walk. There's plenty for parking near the Stripe…read morebuilding and it's free. The trail is pretty nice a your are by the water,but watch out for the birds! They attack! And watch what you step on. The bird droppings are large! . I do suggest to walk in pairs if you can as there are some parts of the trail that's rather quiet. There's also picnic areas but bring your own tents, and tables and chairs. Feel free to bike along this trail and don't worry about the restrooms. It seems like they added new restrooms around the parking lot.

Close to all the Biotech companies here, and downtown SSF, you can get your walk on here…read more It's a huge loop. Beware all the bird poop. The water can be smelly too, and if it's been raining, be prepared for area flooding. Just a safe peaceful place to walk near the campus.

Amazing views of the bay on a clear sunny day!…read more The water was so still it created a clear mirrored reflection! Lots of people and dogs! Watch out for active bikers. Nice little parking lot

What a special place with a tall hill to go up then you're treated to a calming bay view. An…read moreexpansive view. Trail for biking and walking Plenty of parking. Exercise or soul searching, you can do it al Good time!

Quiet well maintain park with wide sand beach, two playgrounds, public bathroom. Water is not safe…read morefor contact. Plenty of street parking.

Gull Park is small space but they have amenities that most parks don't have: a beach and a lagoon…read more not much parking so isn't a destination. just street. other attractions are the vast grass fields, a swing, concrete walkways, and a slide.

This is a nice enough spot to go for a hike. It was easy to find my way to the Sneath Lane Trail…read moreParking using google maps, a small lot within a residential neighborhood, that fits about 10-15 vehicles. It was foggy, cold, and incredibly windy during my visit last week, and of course, there's an incline as the trail wraps around the mountain. But it wasn't too bad, the actual climb up didn't feel as difficult as it looked from a distance, starting with the sneath lane trail then connecting to other trails higher up. In fact, there are many options for different trails to take. The Baquiano Trail had a dirt pathway while the Notch Trail toward the Nike Missile Control Site was paved. Near the SF Bay Discovery Site, there's a small restroom building (it was pretty clean for a park facility, on a Thursday afternoon). The gorgeous foliage lining the various paths was captivating, along with lovely views of the hills, lake (san andreas reservoir), and sunlit scenery in the distance. Too foggy to enjoy the views the higher you get though, just a giant cloud of fog everywhere. I barely made it three miles out before turning back. It was just far too windy and foggy to wanna be out there very long (I'm sure hot days would be even worse with zero shade to be found). Plus my legs definitely had a workout from the uphill trek. Luckily the jog back down was a breeze. And I did slow down to appreciate the vegetation and vast array of plant species, once again, before leaving.

There are a few entrances, but I think the most popular one is on Sneath Lane. This trail is paved…read moreand pretty steady and not too difficult for about a mile but then gets a bit steeper for the next mile to the top. On the way up you can see views of the San Andreas Reservoir Lake. After the rain you can hear the water flowing and see some little streams and wild mushrooms. To the ridge is a little under 2 miles. I like the fact there is a small bathroom which I find quite rare on trails like this. To the left is the San Francisco Discovery Site which has a plaque with some information. Apparently, this was the place the Spanish settlers first saw the San Francisco Bay. To the right the trail goes along the ridge to the remains of the old Nike missile site. The views are stellar, and one can see for miles on end, Marin, the city, Pacifica Mount Diablo, etc. I love watching all the planes coming in and out from nearby SFO. From Sneath the hike is about 5 miles and 2 hrs. I've also gone the Mori Trail route which is nice because it's not paved but this trail is steeper. It's worth checking out the funky Shelldance Orchid Gardens which is located at the trailhead but they are only open on the weekends.

A lovely well paved trail along San Francisco Bay's shoreline. Appreciating seeing the flocks of…read morebirds, the dance of airplanes coming in or taking flight, the billowing wild flowers, on each of my walks. A sublime way in starting or ending of a day with my overnight stays in this area! CHEERS!

Beautiful San Francisco Bay Trail and we walked out from our hotel in Burlingame and it will allow…read morecontinuously travel around the shoreline of San Francisco Bay. It is a bicycle and pedestrian trail. The trail is wide enough and scenic. We only took a short walk after dinner close to sunset and it was very beautiful.