East Bay

The East Bay contains everything from swampy wetlands to redwood forests and rolling grass hills. Every season and every preserve has its own individual style, its own best places to see, and its own small details to enjoy.

The heart of the Bay Area's transit system is BART, whose lines cross through Oakland on their way to every end of the East Bay. Take the Red Line toward Berkeley for Tilden and Wildcat, the Yellow Line toward Mount Diablo and Black Diamond Mines, the Blue Line toward Dublin Canyon, or the Green Line toward Mission Peak. No matter where you go for a hike, the East Bay is sure to delight. Just don't forget the sunscreen.

Close to the region's urban core, the Berkeley and Oakland Hills and the Lamorinda area offer redwoods, eucalyptus groves, reservoirs, and broad views.

Farther east, beyond Lamorinda and out toward Danville and Antioch, oak woodlands and exposed rolling grasslands define a hotter, more expansive landscape. To the south, the hills stretching from Hayward to Fremont offer creek corridors, historic ranchland, and challenging climbs above the Bay.