The Ameswell Hotel

This is a segment of the San Francisco Bay Trail: a 500 mile long mile trail around the Bay. Parts of the Bay Trail are currently under construction, so you may have to detour on city streets or sidewalks to complete the route. For more information, visit: https://mtc.ca.gov/operations/regional-trails-parks/san-francisco-bay-trail/bay-trail-navigational-map Shoreline Lake Park was originally a landfill, but the city of Mountain View turned it into a 750-acre recreation area with an 18-hole...

An excellent loop for jogging, walking, or bird watching. The Palo Alto Baylands is home to the elusive California Clapperrail.

The Baylands Nature Preserve, said to be the largest salt marsh preserve on the Bay, encompasses nearly 2,000 acres protected for wildlife, including the endangered clapper rail and salt marsh harvest mouse. The preserve contains a duck pond (formerly a saltwater swimming pool); tidal and freshwater marshes; a sailing station for windsurfers and hand-carried, non-motorized boats; and almost 15 miles of trails, all of which have some wheelchair access. Although quite a few of the trails are...

The Stanford Dish loop is a popular route for Stanford University students as well as Silicon Valley professionals. The area is named after the large radio telescope that can not be missed. Its steep paved trail is suitable for running, walking, and hiking. Bicycles are not allowed. Opening hours vary depending on the month of the year: January: 6:30 AM-5:00 PM February: 6:30 AM-5:30 PM March: 6 AM-6:30 PM April - August: 6 AM-7:30 PM September: 6:30 AM-7:00 PM October: 6:30 AM-6:00...