Best hikes in the Bay Area- Top 10 | 2026 Edition Follow me to see which new hikes I do this season! From coastal cliffs to rolling hills, these are some of the best Bay Area hiking trails for weekend adventures, scenic views, and easy nature escapes near San Francisco. Whether you’re looking for coastal hikes in California, Marin County views, or hikes near Silicon Valley, this list has something for everyone. 📍 Hawk Hill — Marin County 📍 Ed R. Levin County Park — Milpitas 📍 Anniversary Hill — Portola Valley 📍 Stanford Dish Hike — Palo Alto 📍 Coyote Hills Regional Park — Fremont 📍 Vargas Plateau Regional Park 📍 Del Valle Regional Park — Livermore 📍 California Coastal Trail — Half Moon Bay 📍 Lands End — San Francisco 📍 Mount Tamalpais — Marin County Save this for your next weekend hike and Follow for more Bay Area gems & hidden spots. Which hike is your favorite? And tell me—should this be Part 2? There are so many more Bay Area hikes to share . #sfbayarea #bayareahikes #bayarea #hikes #sanfrancisco
Attraction
Hawk Hill
Park
4.9
Bird & butterfly viewing site & onetime military fort offering sweeping city & bridge views.
Ed R. Levin County Park
Park
4.7
Vast, natural retreat featuring 19 miles of trails, an off-leash dog park, a golf course & more.
Stanford Dish
Park
4.7
A scenic paved trail loops around this iconic radio telescope & attracts hikers & joggers.
Coyote Hills Regional Park
Park
4.7
1,266 acres of rolling hills for picnicking, bird-watching, biking, hiking & nature exploration.
Vargas Plateau Regional Park
Park
4.7
Grasslands & wooded canyons home to eagles & hawks, with gentle walking routes leading to bay views.
Del Valle Regional Park
State park
4.6
Vast nature preserve featuring trails, campgrounds & a sizable lake with beaches & boat launches.
Lands End Lookout
Visitor center
4.8
Waterfront hiking through wildflowers, with shipwreck views & access to the Sutro Baths ruins.
Mount Tamalpais State Park
State park
4.8
Redwood groves plus hiking & biking trails that lead to sweeping views from a 2,571-foot peak.
Sports/Recreation
Anniversary Trail Picnic Tables
Park
