: What’s your score out of 7? Beat the heat this summer with a visit to these 7 amazing lakes in the SF Bay Area if you’ve not already! 1. Lake Merced - Boating, fishing, and walking trails in San Francisco 2. Lake Boronda - Peaceful surroundings and birdwatching in Los Altos Hills 3. Lake Shoreline - Paddleboating and kayaking in Mountain View 4. San Andreas Lake - Scenic views and hiking trails in Millbrae 5. Lake Cunningham: scenic lake with walking trails, fishing, and boating in San Jose 6. Lake Elizabeth: popular lake with boating, fishing, and walking trails in Fremont 7. Lake Chabot: peaceful lake with hiking trails and fishing spots in Castro Valley #sfbayarea #bayarea #bayareainfluencers #sf #california #visitcalifornia #travel #travelgram #lake #lakes #visitcalifornia #castrovalley #fremont #sanfrancisco #paloalto #mountainview #sanjose #millbrae
Attraction
Lake Merced Park
Park
4.5
614-acre park with a recreational trail encircling a freshwater lake, popular for fishing & boating.
San Andreas Lake
Natural feature
4.7
Situated over tectonic plates, this water source has a paved shoreline trail for hiking & biking.
Lake Elizabeth
Natural feature
4.7
Recreation area with a bird-filled island, plus a dog park, playgrounds, sports fields & boat ramp.
Lake Chabot
Natural feature
4.7
Easygoing recreation hub popular for boat rentals & fishing & surrounded by tree-shaded banks.
Shoreline Lake
Natural feature
4.7
Activity/Tour
Learn to Catch and Cook Crab under Golden Gate Bridge SF
Activity