Bay Area

Lands End (California Coastal Trail) to Mile Rock Beach

Family Trail Time Bay Area, California, Day trip/weekend trip from Sacramento, Within Driving Distance of Sacramento , , , , , , , ,

Why we love it: So much beauty for so little effort! Gorgeous views of the coast and Golden Gate Bridge and a beach perfect for a day of play. For the Young Ones (0-10): Our Little Miss had no trouble walking the entire approx. 3 miles, broken up by beach time playing in the sand. … Continue reading Lands End (California Coastal Trail) to Mile Rock Beach

Little Yosemite

Family Trail Time Bay Area, California, Day trip/weekend trip from Sacramento, Within Driving Distance of Sacramento , , , , , , ,

Why we love it: Taking the Canyon View Trail from the Visitor's Center (make sure to grab a map!) is a fun and interesting route (see my Reel on Instagram), and taking the Camp Ohlone Road back via the parking lots made an easy finish to a day scrambling on the river rocks. For the … Continue reading Little Yosemite

Stream-Prince-East Ridge Hike

Family Trail Time Bay Area, California, Day trip/weekend trip from Sacramento , , ,

Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park is such a treat and, other than hearing the occasional airplane pass overhead, I'd never know we were so close to Oakland. Make sure to grab a map or take some photos of the one available online before you go. If you find you have plenty of time to spare, you … Continue reading Stream-Prince-East Ridge Hike