
Moon 101 Great Hikes San Francisco Bay Area: Plus the Best Places to Eat, Drink, and Camp Nearby
Paperback
Series: Moon Hiking Travel Guide
Hiking & ClimbingTravel GeneralWest
Publisher Price: $24.99
Publisher: Moon Travel
Published: Oct 21 2025
Pages: 480
Language: English
- Hikes for everyone: Hikes range from short, flat routes suitable for families to day-long, steep treks for more ambitious hikers, with flexible options to shorten or extend many routes
- Explore the trails: All hikes are marked with difficulty ratings, features (such as dog-friendly or wheelchair-accessible) and highlights like beaches, historic sites, wildlife, and wildflowers
- Maps and directions: Follow easy-to-use maps and point-by-point directions for each trail, including driving directions to trailheads, GPS coordinates, and public transit options when available
- Top hikes: Strategic lists of the best waterfalls, backpacking trips, scenic vistas, hikes by season, and more to help you choose the right hike in Napa, Sonoma, Marin, the East Bay, San Francisco, the Peninsula, and the South Bay
- Trusted advice: Local author Ann Marie Brown shares the experience and knowledge she's gained from hiking, biking, and camping in and around the Bay Area for more than 150 days a year
- Tips and tools: Essential information about health and safety, trail etiquette, the landscape, and more, plus lists of the best campgrounds in each region
Looking for hikes beyond the Bay? Try Moon Northern California Hiking or Moon California Hiking. Ready for an overnight adventure? Check out Moon Northern California Camping or Moon California Camping.
About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell--and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you.
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