The best time to hike in East Bay is spring. The weather is perfect with the right amount of sunshine and breezes from the bay. I listed my top hiking trails below in the order of preference.
Chasing Fall Colors around Mammoth Lakes CA
Chasing fall colors has become my annual activity in October. In 2020, I enjoyed fall foliage in Lake Tahoe. In 2021, I checked out Mammoth Lakes in early October.
7-Day Itinerary for Arizona and Grand Canyon National Park
The trip to Grand Canyon National Park and Arizona was long overdue. I finally made it happen during 2021 Thanksgiving. It’s our first time there, so my friend and I hit all the touristy spots in Arizona around Grand Canyon.
Successful First Try at Camping in San Rafael Area
After our RV trip, I always wanted to try a camping trip with Ariel. We made it happen this Labor Day weekend. It’s a laidback and relaxing trip to the San Rafael area. We camped at China Camp State Park and hiked in Mount Tamalpais.
Reno, a Pleasant Surprise for My Annual Getaway
After living like a local in Reno for two weeks, I feel Reno is underrated. Although it’s not as glamourous as Las Vegas, the local parks are pretty and peaceful. Its scenic sites and views are not as stunning as Lake Tahoe, but they are much less crowded and more accessible.
Hikes and Life in Sonoma and Napa, Beyond Wines
I had a semi-getaway in Sonoma and Napa area in March 2021. In my opinion, Sonoma and Napa don’t have breathtaking sceneries like Lake Tahoe or other areas in the Bay Area. But they are humble, quiet, low-key, and peaceful.
Top 5 Hiking Trails in the San Francisco Bay Area – Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz
You will find everything in Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz Area such as forests, mountains, lakes, ocean views, and beaches. It’s green year round. Unlike the Peninsula area, it’s also sunny most of the time and feels like SoCal. There are lots to do there. In terms of hiking, I like the 5 trails below the most and they are discussed in the order of my preference.
Top 10 Hikes in the San Francisco Bay Area – South Bay
Ever since I had Ariel, hiking has been my weekly routine. I found hiking not only helps me stay active physically but also is my mental therapy. These were my favorite spots in the South Bay Area over the past two years in the order from my most favorite to the least favorite.