Natural history displays in San Francisco, California

The Doug Siden Visitor Center at Crab Cove is a must-visit tourist attraction located at 1252 McKay Avenue in Alameda, California, United States. The center offers a variety of educational and interactive exhibits focused on marine and shoreline life, as well as the history of Alameda. Visitors can explore the 800-gallon aquarium system, interactive stations for all ages, and learn about the importance of preserving the marine environment. The center is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm (Mar-Oct) and 10am to 4pm (Nov-Feb), with closures on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Parking is available for $5 per vehicle and $4 per trailered vehicle, with bus parking costing $25 per bus.

Blake Garden UC Berkeley, located at 70 Rincon Road in Kensington, California, is a 10.5-acre public garden offering stunning hill views of the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. Just four miles north of the Berkeley campus, this tourist attraction showcases a diverse range of plant materials that thrive in the Mediterranean climate of the region. The garden features both new and historic garden designs and structures created by CED professors, students, and staff. With a mission to promote the understanding and appreciation of nature in a garden setting, Blake Garden serves as a teaching and research facility for landscape architecture and environmental planning. Open to the public on weekdays, the garden welcomes visitors to explore its beautiful surroundings and learn about the various plants and landscapes on display.

Coyote Hills Regional Park is a popular tourist attraction located at 8000 Patterson Ranch Road in Fremont, California. This park, dedicated in 1967, covers 1,266 acres of marshland and rolling grassland-covered hills along the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay. The park offers a variety of activities such as hiking, jogging, bicycling, bird watching, nature exploration, and picnicking. The park is open year-round, with different gate hours depending on the season. The Visitor Center is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Visitors can enjoy educational displays and exhibits at the Visitor Center, which also houses the Possum's Pocket Nature Store. Naturalist-led programs and tours highlight the park's cultural and natural history. The park also features picnic areas with barbeque braziers, water, and shade. The Hoot Hollow picnic area is available for group reservations.

Coyote Hills Visitors Center is a travel agency located at 8000 Patterson Ranch Road in Fremont, California, United States. The center offers a variety of services and information for visitors to Coyote Hills Regional Park. The park features marshland and rolling grassland-covered hills along the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay. Visitors can enjoy activities such as hiking, jogging, bicycling, bird watching, nature exploration, and picnicking. The Visitor Center contains educational displays and exhibits showcasing the Ohlone way of life, as well as the Possum's Pocket Nature Store. Naturalist-led programs and tours highlight the park's cultural and natural history. Picnic areas with barbeque braziers, water, and shade are available on a first-come-first-served basis, and there is a reservable group picnic site at Hoot Hollow. The Dairy Glen campsite is fully ADA compliant and available for overnight camping reservations.

The Angel Island Visitor Center, located in Tiburon, California, is a travel agency that offers visitors the opportunity to explore Angel Island State Park, the largest natural island in the San Francisco Bay. The park offers stunning views of the surrounding Bay Area, as well as hiking trails and recreational activities. The island has a rich history, from being a seasonal hunting and gathering location for native tribes to serving as a U.S. Immigration Station and military base during various conflicts. Visitors can access the island by public ferry or private boat, and can enjoy amenities such as food, shuttles, tram tours, Segway, and bike rentals through the Angel Island Company. Ferry transportation is available from San Francisco and Tiburon, with limited service during the winter months. The park does not accept the Annual Day Use Pass for ferry tickets, and visitors must display their pass when docking private boats at the island's day use slips. The park kiosk is open from 8:00 am to sunset during both high and low seasons. Visitors can also participate in special events and tours by obtaining a special event permit.

Bayview Park, located at 1001 Le Conte Avenue in San Francisco, California, is a beautiful and diverse natural area that attracts tourists and locals alike. The park boasts a wide variety of plant and animal species, including stunning wildflower displays, coastal scrub, eucalyptus and oak groves, and the largest population of Islais cherry trees in the city. Visitors can expect to encounter western fence lizards, California alligator lizards, non-poisonous snakes, red-tailed hawks, great horned owls, and woodpeckers during their visit. The primary trail at Bayview Park is a paved road that loops through the park, offering stunning views and glimpses of the park's rich history. Remnants of stairs and retaining walls built by the Works Progress Administration during the Depression can still be seen along the roadway. The park's cultural history dates back to the early 1900s when it was almost lost to development, but was saved and officially declared a park.

Welcome to Mount Tamalpais East Peak, a breathtaking park and premier tourist attraction nestled in the scenic landscapes of Mill Valley, California. Located at the end of the Old Railroad Grade Trail, this stunning destination offers an unparalleled experience for nature lovers, hiking enthusiasts, and adventure seekers. Mount Tamalpais East Peak stands as an iconic landmark, offering panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay Area, the Pacific Ocean, and the rolling hills of Marin County. Whether you're here to hike, bike, or simply relax and take in the views, this park promises a memorable visit.