: Lakes in the Bay Area with Picnic Tables, BBQ Spots & Views! If you’re looking for peaceful water views + space to chill with friends or family, these lakes are perfect for your next picnic or BBQ day: 1. Shoreline Lake (Mountain View) Catch the golden hour glow during sunset—picnic tables, paddle boats, and open views make this a fave. 2. Sandy Wool Lake (Milpitas) Located in Ed R. Levin Park, this lake has scenic hills, picnic areas, BBQ pits, and plenty of open space to relax. 3. Del Valle Lake (Livermore) Big and beautiful—perfect for relaxing, grilling, kayaking, or a full picnic day with views. 4. Queen Elizabeth Lake (Fremont) Great facilities, family-friendly, and ideal for laid-back lake days. 5. Lake Cunningham (San Jose) Tons of open green space, picnic tables, and even pedal boats—plus a skate park and mini amusement park nearby! 6. Lake Merced (San Francisco) A more urban lake with breezy trails, BBQ pits, and a peaceful escape just minutes from the city. 7. Lake Boronda (Palo Alto) A lesser-known gem with open grassy spaces and trail access. Quiet, scenic, and picnic-perfect! Tag someone you’d picnic with! Which one have you been to—or which one is your favorite in the bay? Follow along for more Bay Area travel inspirations! #BayAreaLakes #PicnicSpots #ExploreBayArea #OutdoorSF #SiliconValleyOutdoors #ShorelineLake #SandyWoolLake #DelValleLake #LakeMerced #FamilyOuting #naturelover #WeekendAdventures #ScenicViews #sfbayarea