The Bay Area offers countless picturesque locations, and these are our favorites.
How about a picnic in the park?
Foothill Park in Palo Alto
Spectacular views nestled amid miles of hiking trails, chaparral, woodlands, fields and a sparkling lake. Wildlife is abundant, so this location is best for nature-lovers. (Available to Palo Alto residents only.)
Mitchell Park in Palo Alto
Perfect for kids’ parties and family picnics, this centrally located park features beautiful trees, a playground and an expansive lawn.
Sharon Park in Menlo Park
Along with a serene lake with a fountain, this cozy park offers wooded paths and lovely landscaping, plus a playground, lawns and shaded benches.
Palace of Fine Arts gardens in San Francisco
One of San Francisco’s most iconic locations, with rolling lawns that overlook a lagoon with swans and a monumental stone folly built for the 1915 Panama Pacific Exhibition.