- Crissy Field Promenade
- Mountain Lake Trail
- Heron's Head Park
- Baylands Nature Preserve
Bay Area nature walks
Best Nature Walks & Easy Hikes in the Bay Area with Kids
From giant redwoods and coastal cliffs to stroller-friendly lakeside paths, discover family-approved Bay Area walks that are actually enjoyable with kids.
Start with a collection.
- Wunderlich Park
- Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Muir Woods National Monument
- Presidio Ecology Trail
- Mountain Lake Trail
- Heron's Head Park
- Baylands Nature Preserve
- Lands End Trail
- Crissy Field Promenade
- Fort Funston Trails
- Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail
- Crissy Field Promenade
- Mountain Lake Trail
- Heron's Head Park
- Baylands Nature Preserve
- Uvas Canyon County Park
- Castle Rock State Park
- Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- Big Basin Redwoods State Park
40 walks
Coastal Trail · San Francisco
Lands End Trail
- Golden Gate Bridge views
- Coastline
- Wildflowers
- Ocean views
FreeDog friendlyBathrooms
Paved Path · San Francisco
Crissy Field Promenade
- Beach
- Bridge views
- Scooters
- Picnics
FreeStroller friendlyDog friendlyBathrooms
Nature Trail · San Francisco
Presidio Ecology Trail
- Forest
- Birds
- Nature discovery
FreeDog friendly
Paved Path · San Francisco
Mountain Lake Trail
- Lake
- Birdwatching
- Flat path
FreeStroller friendlyDog friendlyBathrooms
Coastal Trail · San Francisco
Fort Funston Trails
- Ocean views
- Hang gliders
- Dogs
FreeDog friendlyBathrooms
Boardwalk · San Francisco
Heron's Head Park
- Wetlands
- Birds
- Boardwalks
FreeStroller friendlyDog friendly
Nature Trail · Palo Alto
Baylands Nature Preserve
- Birdwatching
- Wetlands
- Flat trails
FreeStroller friendlyBathrooms
Paved Path · Mountain View
Shoreline Lake Trail
- Lake
- Bikes
- Scooters
FreeStroller friendlyDog friendlyBathrooms
Nature Trail · Cupertino
Rancho San Antonio to Deer Hollow Farm
- Farm animals
- Creek
- Easy family hike
FreeBathrooms
Nature Trail · Redwood City
Edgewood Park
- Wildflowers
- Rolling hills
FreeBathrooms
Nature Trail · Redwood City
Pulgas Ridge Preserve
- Open space
- Wildlife
FreeDog friendly
Redwood Trail · Woodside
Wunderlich Park
- Redwoods
- Shaded trails
FreeBathrooms
Paved Path · San Mateo County
Sawyer Camp Trail
- Reservoir
- Paved trail
FreeStroller friendlyBathrooms
Nature Trail · San Mateo County
Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve
- Wildflowers
- Views
Free
Nature Trail · Portola Valley
Windy Hill Preserve
- Sunsets
- Views
FreeDog friendly
Nature Trail · Palo Alto
Arastradero Preserve
- Wildlife
- Creeks
FreeDog friendlyBathrooms
Paved Path · Los Gatos
Los Gatos Creek Trail
- Bikes
- Scooters
- Creek
FreeStroller friendlyDog friendly
Paved Path · San Jose
Almaden Lake Loop
- Lake
- Birds
FreeStroller friendlyDog friendlyBathrooms
Paved Path · San Jose
Martial Cottle Park
- Farm atmosphere
- Easy walking
FreeStroller friendlyDog friendlyBathrooms
Nature Trail · San Jose
Guadalupe Oak Grove Park
- Shade
- Quiet trails
FreeDog friendly
Nature Trail · Morgan Hill
Uvas Canyon County Park
- Waterfalls
- Creeks
Bathrooms
Nature Trail · Los Gatos
Castle Rock State Park
- Rock formations
- Adventure
Bathrooms
Nature Trail · San Jose
Quicksilver County Park
- History
- Open trails
FreeDog friendlyBathrooms
Redwood Trail · Felton
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- Giant redwoods
- Flat trails
Stroller friendlyBathrooms
Redwood Trail · Boulder Creek
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Ancient redwoods
Bathrooms
Boardwalk · Mill Valley
Muir Woods National Monument
- Iconic redwoods
- Boardwalk paths
Stroller friendlyBathrooms
Redwood Trail · Half Moon Bay
Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve
- Quiet forest
- Redwoods
Free
Redwood Trail · Oakland
Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park
- Redwoods
- Easy loops
Dog friendlyBathrooms
Coastal Trail · Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay Coastal Trail
- Ocean views
- Beach access
FreeStroller friendlyDog friendlyBathrooms
Paved Path · Half Moon Bay
Pillar Point Harbor Trail
- Boats
- Harbor views
FreeStroller friendlyDog friendlyBathrooms
Coastal Trail · Moss Beach
Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
- Tide pools
- Marine life
FreeBathrooms
Coastal Trail · Santa Cruz
Natural Bridges State Beach
- Tide pools
- Monarch butterflies
Bathrooms
Coastal Trail · Pescadero
Ano Nuevo State Park
- Elephant seals
Bathrooms
Coastal Trail · Pacifica
Mori Point
- Whale watching
- Coastal views
FreeDog friendly
Nature Trail · Berkeley
Tilden Regional Park
- Little Farm
- Lake Anza
FreeStroller friendlyDog friendlyBathrooms
Paved Path · Berkeley
Inspiration Point Trail
- Panoramic views
FreeStroller friendlyDog friendlyBathrooms
Nature Trail · Oakland
Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve
- Volcanic features
FreeDog friendlyBathrooms
Nature Trail · Fremont
Coyote Hills Regional Park
- Wetlands
- Wildlife
Stroller friendlyDog friendlyBathrooms
Redwood Trail · Oakland
Redwood Regional Park
- Redwoods
- Easy hiking
Dog friendlyBathrooms
Nature Trail · Oakland
Joaquin Miller Park
- Forest
- Playgrounds nearby
FreeDog friendlyBathrooms
