During the Bay Area’s glorious summers, residents and visitors alike love to get out in nature, sometimes on leisurely local strolls, or with a little preparation, serious hikes where various terrains ...

If you’re a hiker and looking for a great outing this holiday season and are willing to travel a little farther away than ...

From public art installations and panoramic views to beachside strolls and birdwatching, the islands of the San Francisco Bay offer abundant joys to explore on foot. Here’s where to go. Bair Island in ...

Poison oak in shades of green and red guard the aromatic bay trees on one side of the paved pathway along Lake Chabot, while a steep drop off to the water looms on the other. Beyond the trees to the ...

If you’re looking to escape the city without traveling far, the Bay Area offers plenty of hiking spots that let you feel completely immersed in nature. You don’t have to go hours away to enjoy quiet ...

When the Chronicle’s data team looked at 1.6 million AllTrails.com reviews to find the Bay Area’s best shorter, more accessible hikes — 5 miles or less, rated easy and moderate — Lands End Trail came ...

Point Reyes National Seashore is home to some of the United States' most stunning landscapes and unique wildlife. These ...

Eater maps are curated by editors and aim to reflect a diversity of neighborhoods, cuisines, and prices. Learn more about our editorial process. East Bay residents have a volcano in their backyard.

The Stanford Dish is ready for a close encounter. The massive 64-year-old radio telescope is one of those freeway-visible Peninsula and South Bay landmarks - looking at you It's-It factory and Moffett ...

As a walking lighthouse, players explore a world without humans and solve clever puzzles on the six-hour journey of “Keeper.” ...