A beautiful park for hiking, picnicking and redwood spotting. Easily accessed via taxi, Uber or bus from Berkeley.
San Francisco's largest park and always full of surprises. It houses a bison paddock, a huge statue of Robbie Burns, and nearly always someone practicing fire tricks for Burning Man. A must visit if you're traveling to San Francisco.
Maureen and Sam's favourite spot to surf together. Located in beautiful West Marin, Bolinas is a perfect spot to play in the waves or on the beach.
Yosemite - it rocks! Sam has many fond memories of working on the kitchen staff at Yosemite's Camp Tuolomne where he was one of the pre-eminent 16 year olds running the kitchen. This national park is a must visit for any international visitors with a few days to spare. The drive is about 3.5 hours from the Bay Area to the park. Be sure to book accommodation or campsites early - September weekends fill up fast. Reach out to Maureen or Sam if you'd like hiking or camping recommendations.