Below are some day trip and overnight options, including a list of hotels that are located on the Bay Trail -- higher end "credit card camping" options and lower budget options. Please feel free to contact me if you have an itinerary or ideas to submit.
Note: I followed older Bay Trail maps which included North Bay counties at that time.
Peninsula
(Mountain View to Menlo Park, CA)
Trail Highlights:- Shoreline Lake, Shoreline Park, Mountain View
- Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve - Byxbee Park
- Palo Alto Baylands - Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive Center
- Palo Alto Baylands - opening in 2012 - new EcoCenter
- Menlo Park - Bayfront Park/Bedwell Park
- Lakeside Cafe - 3160 North Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View, CA 94043 (by Shoreline Lake)
- Michael's at Shoreline Restaurant - 2960 North Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View, CA 94043 (adjacent to golf course)
- Bay Cafe Restaurant and Banquets (at Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course) - 1875 Embarcadero Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94303
- Abundant Air Cafe (at Palo Alto Airport) - 1901 Embarcadero Rd. #103, Palo Alto, CA 94303
- There are no hotels on the Bay Trail in this area, but there are places within 1-2 miles of the Trail.
- Four Seasons Silicon Valley, 2050 University Ave., East Palo Alto, CA 94303
- Shoreline Lake - rent sailboats, paddleboats; take lesssons
- Palo Alto Airport - Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA
- Duck Pond - Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA
Peninsula
(Redwood City - Redwood Shores, CA)
Trail Highlights:
- Follow the baylands walk/bike path trails; mixed industrial and open lands; pass by salt ponds and bayland restoration areas
- The Waterfront Restaurant, Pete's Harbor, 1 Uccelli Blvd. (off Bair Island Rd.), Redwood City, CA (a small detour off the Bay Trail, on the water)
- Bay 223 - Hotel Sofitel, San Francisco Bay - 223 Twin Dolphin Dr., Redwood Shores, CA 94065
- Redwood City
- Good Nite Inn - 485 Veterans Blvd., Redwood City, CA 94063 (near Bay Trail)
- San Carlos
- Homestead Studio Suites - 3 Circle Star Way, San Carlos, CA 94070 (near Bay Trail)
- Redwood Shores
- Hotel Sofitel, San Francisco Bay - 223 Twin Dolphin Dr., Redwood Shores, CA 94065 (1/2 block from Bay Trail)
- TownePlace Suites - 1000 Twin Dolphin Dr., Redwood City/Redwood Shores, CA 94065 (near the Bay Trail)
- Belmont
- Hyatt Summerfield Suites - 400 Concourse Drive, Belmont, CA 94002 (near the Bay Trail)
- Redwood Shores - Lagoon - site of former entertainment park - Marine World USA
- Oracle's corporate headquarters - 500 Oracle Parkway, Redwood Shores, CA 94065 (not open to public, but the company's corporate campus dominates parts of the skyline in this area)
- Marine Science Institute - 500 Discovery Parkway, Redwood City, CA 94063
Peninsula
(Foster City - Oyster Point, CA)
Trail Highlights:
- Walk the trail near San Francisco Airport - day or evening (depending on weather, light conditions) and watch planes take off and land
- North of the Airport, follow the shoreline and walk amongst biotech companies in the Oyster Point area
- Pass by marinas full of boats that testify to the Bay Area's love of sailing
- Foster City
- Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine - 1473 Beach Park Boulevard, Foster City, CA 94404 (within 1 block of Bay Trail)
- Joy Restaurant - 1489 Beach Park Boulevard, Foster City, CA 94404 (within 1 block of Bay Trail)
- 88 Pho Cafe - 1495 Beach Park Boulevard, Foster City, CA 94404 (within 1 block of Bay Trail)
- Burlingame
- Burlingame - Embassy Suites San Francisco Airport - offers a cooked-to-order breakfast to hotel guests; also the hotel's Lounge 150 and Grille 150 restaurants are open for lunch and dinner.
- Kincaid's - 60 Bay View Place, Burlingame, CA (within 1 block of the Bay Trail)
- Max's Opera Cafe - 1250 Old Bayshore Highway, Burlingame, CA 94010 (within 1 block of the Bay Trail)
- Benihana Japanese Steakhouse - 1496 Old Bayshore Highway, Burlingame, CA 94010 - (On the Bay Trail)
- El Torito Restaurant - 1590 Old Bayshore Highway, Burlingame, CA 94010 (within 2 blocks of the Bay Trail)
- Elephant Bar Restaurant - 1600 Old Bayshore Highway, Burlingame, CA 94010 (within 2 blocks of the Bay Trail)
- San Bruno Point
- Oyster Point
- Specialty's Cafe, Bakery Store - 701 Gateway Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080 (open Mon-Fri; near Bay Trail)
- SouthHarbor Waterfront Restaurant and Bar - 425 Marina Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080 (within 1 block of Bay/Bay Trail)
- Note: There are several hotels located near San Francisco airport, within walking distance of the Bay Trail. Those closest to the Bay are included below:
- Burlingame
- Bay Landing Hotel - 1550 Bayshore Highway, Burlingame, CA 94010
- Embassy Suites San Francisco Airport, 150 Anza Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010
- The San Francisco Airport Marriott Hotel - 1800 Old Bayshore Highway, Burlingame, CA 94010
- Hilton San Francisco Airport - 600 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010
- Vagabond Inn Executive San Francisco Airport - 1640 Bayshore Highway, Burlingame, CA 94010
- Millbrae
Clarion Hotel San Francisco Airport - 401 East Millbrae Ave., Millbrae, CA 94030(now closed)- Oyster Point
- Courtyard by Marriott - South San Francisco/Oyster Point - 1300 Veterans Way, Oyster Point, CA 94080
- South San Francisco, CA
- Larkspur Landing - 690 Gateway Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080 (near Bay Trail)
- Hilton Garden Inn - 670 Gateway Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080 (near Bay Trail)
- Holiday Inn Express - 373 South Airport Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080 (near Bay Trail)
- Quality Inn and Suites - 410 South Airport Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080 (near Bay Trail)
- Watch the planes land at San Francisco International Airport
San Francisco (South: Pier 1 to Pier 37)
Trail Highlights:
- You'll be walking through Portrero Hill and Dogpatch, two areas that have seen relatively recent renovation efforts take root
- Pass by ATandT Park - where the San Francisco Giants play professional baseball, concerts and other events are held. (There is a ferry stop nearby.)
- Walk along the Embarcadero, historic Ferry Building, wharf area(s)
- Have lunch or buy picnic ingredients at the San Francisco Ferry Building (situated on the water, at the end of Market Street, this building is chock full of local, specialty and artisan food items.
- Harbor Court Hotel - 165 Steuart St., San Francisco, CA 94105 (near Bay Trail)
- Hotel Vitale - 8 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 (near Bay Trail)
- Hyatt Regency San Francisco - 5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA 94111 (near Bay Trail)
- Take in a San Francisco Giants baseball game at ATandT Park. Note: you may need to buy tickets in advance.
San Francisco (North: Pier 39 - Golden Gate Bridge)
Trail Highlights:
- Walk or ride bicycles in the Marina District, Crissy Field
- Walk across the Golden Gate Bridge
Eats:
- Lunch at the Warming Hut Bookstore and Cafe, 983 Marine Dr. at Long Ave., Presidio of San Francisco, CA 94129 (located near the north end of Crissy Field)
Lodging:
- There are few hotels actually on the Bay Trail in this part of San Francisco, but several are within a few blocks of the trail, including:
- Courtyard by Marriott Fisherman's Wharf - 580 Beach St., San Francisco, CA 94133 (two+ blocks south of Bay Trail)
- Argonaut Hotel, a Klimpton Hotel - 495 Jefferson St., San Francisco, CA 94109 (one+ block south of Bay Trail)
- Hostelling International, San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel - Fort Mason, Building 240, San Francisco, CA 94123 (up the hill from the Bay Trail)
- Inn at the Presidio - This small hotel on 42 Moraga Ave., San Francisco, CA, in the old Presidio, is fairly close to the SF Bay Trail as the crow flies, but currently is a 1.4 mi. walk to/from Crissy Field.
Other Attractions:
- Pier 39 - shops and restaurants; also next to the Aquarium of the Bay
- Fisherman's Wharf - fun in crab season; several restaurants in the area are open year-round.
- Ghirardelli Square - chocolate is no longer produced here; but there is an annual chocolate festival held here, and shops and restaurants are open year-round.
- House of Air - A warehouse with wall-to-wall trampolines; need I say more? - Building 926; 926 "Old" Mason Street, West Crissy Field, The Presidio of San Francisco, CA 94129
- Fort Point - located near the southern end of the Golden Gate Bridge; historical fort that has been preserved.
Trail Highlights:
- Walk or ride bicycles across Golden Gate Bridge and down into Fort Baker and Sausalito
- Views of the Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, and historic buildings in Fort Baker are quite wonderful
Eats:
- Murray Circle restaurant at Cavallo Point (Fort Baker on Marin side of Golden Gate bridge), 601 Murray Circle, Sausalito, CA 94965
Lodging:
Marin County - Sausalito, CA- Cavallo Point Lodge, 601 Murray Circle, Fort Baker, Sausalito, CA 94965
Trail Highlights:
- Walk, ride or take the Ferry to Sausalito; stroll or ride along the Bay
- Sausalito Bakery and Cafe - 571 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
- Bayside Cafe - 1 Gate 6 Road, #A, Sausalito, CA 94965 (by docks - breakfast, lunch, juices)
- Horizons Restaurant - 558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965 (back deck is on the water/Bay)
- The following hotels/inns are located in downtown Sausalito:
- The Inn Above Tide - 30 El Portal, Sausalito, CA 94965 (built over the water, closest to ferry)
- Casa Madrona Hotel - 801 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965
- Gables Inn Sausalito - 62 Princess St., Sausalito, CA 94965 (1/2 block from Trail)
- Visit the San Francisco Bay Model (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers), 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965
Trail Highlights:
- Walk through Shollenberger Park
- Explore the old Adobe home (visible from the Bay Trail) by entering Adobe State Historic Park
- Bring a picnic lunch
- Buy yogurt, water, fruit, other snack items from the local 7-Eleven convenience store - 860 Perry Ln., Petaluma, CA (one half block off Bay Trail)
- Tolay Restaurant - in the Sheraton (hotel) Sonoma County, 745 Baywood Dr., Petaluma, CA 94954 - near Bay Trail
- Papa's Taverna - 5688 Lakeville Highway, Petaluma, CA 94954
- Petaluma River - Stay at the Sheraton Sonoma County (Petaluma River/Marina area) - 745 Baywood Dr., Petaluma, CA 94954
- Petaluma - Other hotels are located north of the Bay Trail, toward downtown Petaluma; e.g. the Metro Hotel and Cafe, 508 Petaluma Blvd. South, is located 2 miles north of the Bay Trail.
Other Attractions:
- Visit the Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park - Adobe Rd., near Casa Grande Blvd., Petaluma, CA - built in 1836, this was one of the largest, privately-owned Adobe buildings of that era.
- Ernie's Tin Bar - small place at the corner of Lakeville Highway and Highway 116, Petaluma, CA
North Bay (Sonoma)
Trail Highlights:
- Walk, bicycle, or drive along rural backroads; see more grape vines than you ever imagined.
Eats:
- Sonoma/Napa - Stop at the Fremont Diner for breakfast or lunch for high-end country roadhouse cooking with local ingredients
- Schellville - The Schellville Grill - 22900 Broadway, Sonoma, CA 95476. A few blocks from the Bay Trail, off Fremont Drive (past the fire station); barbeque, home cooked meals, delicious flourless chocolate cake.
Lodging:
- Stay at Los Carneros Inn - (see Napa) - on the Bay Trail between Sonoma and Napa
- Vineyard Inn - 23000 Arnold Dr., Sonoma, CA 95476 (near intersection with Fremont Dr.) on the Bay Trail
Other Attractions:
- Sonoma - The Olive Press - Taste and buy high-end and flavored olive oils and vinegars here in this large stone chateau-style building. Tours may also be possible; call ahead.
- There are many wineries along the Bay Trail: including Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, Cline Cellars, Viansa Winery and Marketplace
- Infineon Raceway (formerly known as Sears Point Raceway)
North Bay (Napa)
Trail Highlights:
- Walk through downtown Napa, along the Napa River
Eats:
- Eat lunch or indulge your sweet tooth at Sweetie Pies Bakery, 520 Main St., Napa, CA 94559
- Boon Fly Cafe (part of Carneros Inn) - 4048 Carneros Highway, Napa, CA 94559
Lodging:
- Napa River Inn (at the Historic Napa Mill), 500 Main St., Napa, CA 94559
- Los Carneros Inn - 4048 Carneros Highway, Napa, CA 94559 (on the Bay Trail, south of downtown Napa)
Other Attractions:
- The Napa Valley Wine Train - 1275 McKinstry St., Napa, CA 94559 (Less than 2 miles from the Bay Trail, downtown Napa area)
- Domaine Carneros - 1240 Duhig Rd., Napa, CA 94559 (wine tasting, snacks)
- Di Rosa Art Center - 5200 Carneros Highway, Napa, CA 94558
Carquinez Strait
(Vallejo, Benicia, Martinez, Crockett)
The historic town of Benicia offers lots of possibilities for day trip and a possible overnight stay.
Trail Highlights:
- Benicia
- Benicia State Recreation Area
- Cross one of the two bridges spanning the Carquinez Strait: The Benicia-Martinez (George Miller) Bridge
- Martinez
- Martinez Regional Shoreline
- Carquinez Scenic Drive - the section of road closed to cars is very nice for walking
- Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline Park
- Benicia
- Pick up some See's Candies at the old train depot.
- Or, try one of the many restaurants on First Street.
- Martinez
- The Hot Dog Depot - 400 Ferry St., Martinez, CA 94553
- Erawan#2 Thai Restaurant - 414 Ferry St., Martinez, CA 94553
- Safeway (grocery store) - 3334 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, CA 94553
- Subway (sub sandwiches) - 3750 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, CA 94553
- The Fresh Start Cafe (breakfast, lunch) - 3835 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, CA 94553 - on the Bay Trail, within walking distance of the John Muir Historic Site.
- (See also Trail Food section of this blog.)
- Crockett -
- The Dead Fish restaurant - 20050 San Pablo Ave., Crockett, CA 94525 (on the Bay Trail, great views, close to south end of Alfred Zampa Memorial/Carquinez Strait Bridge)
- Vallejo
- The Vallejo Inn - 101 Maritime Academy Drive, Vallejo, CA 94590 (Formerly Rodeway Inn) lower-budget option, near California Maritime Academy and Alfred Zampa (Carquinez) bridge - within a few steps of the Bay Trail
- Benicia
- The Union Hotel, 401 1st Street, Benicia, CA 94510 - a few short blocks from the Bay Trail; one of the oldest hotels in California.
- Holiday Inn Express Hotel - 1375 East 5th St., Benicia, CA 94510 (near Bay Trail)
- The Inn at Benicia Bay - 145 East D St., Benicia, CA 94510 (near Bay Trail)
- Martinez
- The Muir Lodge, 3930 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, CA 94553 - on the Bay Trail, within walking distance of the John Muir Historic Site
- Port Costa
- The Burlington Hotel, 5 Canyon Lake Dr., Port Costa, CA 94569 (older hotel; in small, historic district by railroad tracks, water) (Now closed)
- Benicia
- Enjoy the old, wood Victorian houses; and what the arts community has to offer (glass-blowing, other arts). There is much more here than what you can see from Highways 680 or 780 (largely oil refinery structures).
- The Old (California State) Capitol Building - still standing (very close to Bay Trail)
- Martinez
- The same can be said for Martinez; there is much more here than you might imagine.
- The John Muir Historic Site (on the Bay Trail) is worth a visit; it's possible to walk through the family's home, see the remnants of their orchards, and to view Muir's study where he wrote letters, papers, stories, etc.
- Port Costa
- A small historic river town (one main street with a tavern, restaurant, hotel, Post Office, and one or two other storefronts); this is the kind of small town from the 1800s that has all but disappeared in California.
- Crockett
- The old CandH Sugar factory is another part of California history that is worth remembering. While not open for public tours the brick buildings and refinery are still there, next to a Crockett Cogeneration facility.
(Rodeo, Hercules, Pinole, Richmond, Pt. Richmond)
Trail Highlights:
- Pinole Shores and Point Pinole are both very accessible parks with great Bay views
- Parts of the trail overlap with historic route 41, and history buffs may also enjoy seeing the last remnants of old munitions/dynamite manufacturing plants that were in this area.
- See Trail Food Page for more detailed listing
- All's Fare - 1210 Brickyard Cove Rd., Richmond, CA 94801
- Burger King - 550 Cutting Blvd., Richmond, CA 94804
- Boilerhouse Restaurant - 1414 Harbor Way South, Richmond, CA 94804
- Salute e Vita Ristorante - 1900 Esplanade, Richmond, CA 94804
- Aminis by the Bay - 1950 Esplanade, Richmond, CA 94804
- Sit and Stay Cafe - #1 Isabel St., Point Isabel, Richmond, CA 94804
- Costco (if you're a member) - 4801 Central Ave., Richmond, CA 94804
- The Gables Motel - 855 San Pablo Ave., Pinole, CA 94564
- Golden State Model Railroad Museum - 900-A Dornan Dr., Point Richmond, CA 94801
Alameda County
(Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville) (Oakland, Alameda, San Leandro, Hayward, Fremont - in progress)
Trail Highlights:
- Points and Peninsulas: Point Isabel, The Albany Bulb and Berkeley Marina areas
- Shorebird Park Nature Center - 160 University Ave., Berkeley Marina, Berkeley, CA 94710
- Middle Harbor Shoreline Park and Port View Park, Oakland, CA (giant cranes in distance)
- Sunsets in Alameda
Eats:- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel restaurant - 200 Marina Blvd., Berkeley Marina, Berkeley, CA 94710
- Seabreeze - 598 University Ave. (at I-80 Frontage Rd.), Berkeley, CA 94710
- Hs Lordships - 199 Seawall Drive, Berkeley Marina, Berkeley, CA 94710
- Skates on the Bay - 100 Seawall Drive, Berkeley Marina, Berkeley, CA 94710
- Chevy's - 1890 Powell St., Emeryville, CA 94608
- Trader Vic's - 9 Anchor Drive, Emeryville, CA 94608
- Hong Kong East Ocean Restaurant - 3199 Powell St., Emeryville, CA 94608
- Watergate Market - 2390 Powell St., Emeryville, CA 94608
- Roba's Pizza Cafe - 2320 Powell St., Emeryville, CA 94608
- Soup Freaks - (open Lunch only 10:30 - 2:30) - 1900 Powell St., Emeryville, CA 94608
- Denny's - 1776 Powell St., Emeryville, CA 94608
- Trader Joe's - 5700 Christie Ave., Emeryville, CA 94608
- Burger King - 5701 Christie Ave., Emeryville, CA 94608
- Godiva - 5645 Bay St., Emeryville, CA 94608
- California Pizza Kitchen - 5614 Bay St., Emeryville, CA 94608
- P.F. Chang's Restaurant - 5633 Bay St., Emeryville, CA 94608
- Rubio's - 5614 Bay St., #233, Emeryville, CA 94608
- Buckhorn Grill - 5614 Bay St., #238, Emeryville, CA 94608
- Coldstone Creamery - 5609 Bay St., Emeryville, CA 94608
- Teacake Bake Shop - 5615 Bay St., Emeryville, CA 94608
- Elephant Bar and Restaurant - 5601 Bay St., Emeryville, CA 94608
- See's Candies - 5679 Bay St., Emeryville, CA 94608
- Asqew Grill - 5614 Bay St., Emeryville, CA 94608
- Pasta Pomodoro - 5614 Shellmound St., Emeryville, CA 94608
- Jody Moroni's - 5617 Bay St., Emeryville, CA 94608
- Fuddruckers - 5614 Bay St., Emeryville, CA 94608
- IKEA - 4400 Shellmound St., Emeryville, CA 94608
- (rest of Oakland - still to be walked)
- Brown Sugar Kitchen - 2534 Mandela Parkway, Oakland, CA 94607
- Esther's Breakfast Club and Cocktail Lounge - 1724 7th St., Oakland, CA 94607
- Fortune Cookie - 1698 7th St., Oakland, CA 94607
- Comalapa - 1498 7th St., Oakland, CA 94607
- Donuts and Subs - 1460 7th St., Oakland, CA 94607
- Subway - 1410 7th St., Oakland, CA 94607
- La Perla Taco Truck - 1395 7th St., Oakland, CA 94607
- La Chole Taco Truck - 1401 Middle Harbor Rd., Oakland, CA 94621 (during business hours)
- Nellie's Soulfood Restaurant and Bar - 1155 3rd St. (3rd and Adeline), Oakland, CA 94607
- The Oakland Chocolate Company - by appointment only - 638 2nd St., Oakland, CA 94607
- Miss Pearl's Jam House - Jack London Square, 1 Broadway St., Oakland, CA 94607
- Kincaid's Bayhouse (Fish, Chops, Steak) - 1 Franklin Street, Oakland, CA 94607
- Scott's Restaurant - Jack London Square, 2 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607
- Il Pescatore Restaurant - Jack London Square, 31 Webster St., Oakland, CA 94607
- Heinold's First and Last Chance (bar) - 48 Webster St., Oakland, CA 94607
- Everett and Jones Barbeque - 126 Broadway (between 2nd and Embarcadero), Oakland, CA 94607
- The Fat Lady Restaurant and Bar - Jack London Square, 201 Washington St., Oakland, CA 94607
- Hahn's Hibachi Restaurant - 63 Jack London Square, Oakland, CA 94607
- Miette Bakery - 85 Webster St. (Jack London Square), Oakland, CA 94607
- Quiznos - 1211 Embarcadero, Suite C, Oakland, CA 94606
- Starbucks - 1211 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94606
- Quinn's Lighthouse and Pub, Embarcadero Cove Marina, 1951 Embarcadero East, Oakland, CA 94606
- (tbd - rest of Embarcadero, Oakland still to be completed/walked - June 2011)
- (tbd - rest of Alamada still to be completed/walked - June 2011)
- McDonald's - 2239 Shoreline Dr., Alameda, CA 94501
- Sushi House - 2375 Shoreline Dr., Alameda, CA 94501
- Daphne's Greek Cafe - 2308 South Shore Center, Alameda, CA 94501 (in shopping center)
- Chipotle Mexican Grill - 2314 South Shore Center Dr., Alameda, CA 94501
- Horatio's - 60 Monarch Bay Drive, San Leandro, CA 94577
- El Torito Mexican Restaurant - 5 Monarch Bay Drive, San Leandro, CA 94577
Lodging:
- Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina - 200 Marina Blvd., Berkeley, CA 94710
- Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge - 1800 Powell St., Emeryville, CA 94608
- Extended Stay America Hotel Oakland - 3650 Mandela Pkwy., Oakland, CA 94608
- Waterfront Hotel - Jack London Square, 10 Washington St., Oakland, CA 94607
- Jack London Inn - Jack London Square, 444 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607
- The Inn at the Square - Jack London Square - 233 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607
- Executive Inn Suites - Embarcadero Cove, 1755 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94606
- Motel 6 - Oakland Embarcadero - 1801 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94606
- Marina Village Inn - 1151 Pacific Marina, Alameda, CA 94501
- Coral Reef Inn and Suites - 400 Park St., Alameda, CA 94501 (1 block north of trail, near Alameda Towne Centre shopping center)
- San Leandro Marina Inn - 68 Monarch Bay Dr., San Leandro, CA 94577
- Adventure Playground - Berkeley Marina, Berkeley, CA 94710
- Shorebird Park Nature Center - 160 University Ave., Berkeley Marina, Berkeley, CA 94710
- Middle Harbor Shoreline Park and Port View Park, Oakland, CA (giant cranes in distance)
- Jack London Square, Oakland, CA
- Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA -- Approx. 1.5 mi. Northeast of Bay Trail, downtown Oakland
South Bay
(Newark - Sunnyvale, CA)
Trail Highlights:
- Coyote Hills Regional Park - extending from Fremont to Newark
- Historic Alviso
- Views of Moffett Field, hangars
- See Trail Food Section
While there are few places that are located on the Bay Trail in this section; below are examples of hotels that are either on, or located within 1+ miles of, the Trail.
- Newark
- Marriott Courtyard Newark Silicon Valley - 34905 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA 94560
- W Hotel Silicon Valley - 8200 Gateway Blvd., Newark, CA 94560
- Milpitas
- Larkspur Landing Milpitas - 40 Ranch Dr., Milpitas, CA 95035
- Hilton Garden Inn San Jose/Milpitas - 30 Ranch Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035
- San Jose
- ExtendedStay America - 2131 Gold St., San Jose, CA 95002
- Sunnyvale
- Country Inn and Suites by Carlson Sunnyvale - 1300 Chesapeake Terrace, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 (near Bay Trail)
- Sheraton Sunnyvale - 1100 North Mathilda Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94089
- Take a Zeppelin tour of San Francisco Bay from Moffett Field-based Airship Ventures Inc., Mountain View, CA 94040
- Alviso Historic District - old historic cannery, hotels, other buildings; some restored, some not.
- Drawbridge - Drawbridge (now abandoned) is not open to the general public (train runs by here)
- SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge Environmental Education Center
