A brief history of how visionaries and regular people made this metropolitan area home to a specular variety of stunning ...

Early morning hikers report fog and a cool breeze off the lake, with temperatures getting as low as the 30s in the early ...

During the Bay Area’s glorious summers, residents and visitors alike love to get out in nature, sometimes on leisurely local strolls, or with a little preparation, serious hikes where various terrains ...

The trail is out there: this space-aged South Bay loop, well-loved by locals, is ready for discovery and an excellent late ...

Hikers will no longer have to obtain a permit to trek one of the Bay Area's most spectacular wilderness trails.

Poison oak in shades of green and red guard the aromatic bay trees on one side of the paved pathway along Lake Chabot, while a steep drop off to the water looms on the other. Beyond the trees to the ...

Eater maps are curated by editors and aim to reflect a diversity of neighborhoods, cuisines, and prices. Learn more about our editorial process. East Bay residents have a volcano in their backyard.

If you’re welcoming guests soon, here are the sure-fire spots to take them — whether it’s their first time in the Bay or their fifth.