![]() For foliage hunting in the South Bay, he particularly recommends this colorful spot in the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space. ![]() José González is the founder of Latino Outdoors, which aims to inspire, connect and engage Latino communities in the outdoors. Rancho San Antonio Preserve, Santa Clara County How to get to Hayward Regional Shoreline Golden spaces in Rancho San Antonio County Park and Open Space Preserve (Samuel Jacob/Flickr) Why? Look for its "swaths of pickleweed that turn red, rivaling eastern forests in its changing foliage," Mendoza advises - and migrating shorebirds, too. Hayward Regional Shoreline, Alameda Countyįrancis Mendoza is a naturalist and park ranger with the East Bay Regional Parks District, and says this local stretch of marshes and seasonal wetlands is one of his favorite places to see the changing seasons in action. How to get there: Travel north just out of St. She says Elm Tunnel is "one of my favorite places" to see fall foliage in the Bay Area.ĭriving through this North Bay spot "always helped me know what season we were in while headed to the family ranch," Mapp says. Rue Mapp is the founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro, an Oakland-born organization that celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature nationally. Skip to: How to find your own fall foliage spotsįall is the perfect time to get outdoors in the Bay Area.With most of Northern California still in extreme wildfire danger, it's advisable to check our map of where wildfires are burning across the state before heading out on a longer trip. ![]() ![]() And if it's a popular place, consider planning your visit to ensure you won't run any risk of encountering a crowd. Bring your mask and wear it whenever you're indoors around other nature lovers even if you're fully vaccinated, carry sanitizer if using public bathrooms and share the trails safely by making space for passers-by - to maintain social distancing. And remember: As needed as outdoor air and exercise is for us all, there's still a pandemic raging. ![]()
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