Best places: Things to dos in Alameda County, United States

Vast mountain preserve popular for biking, hiking, horseback riding, R/C flying and hang-gliding.

👍👍 This is the first time for me to take the mission peak trail for this year. The grass has turned into yellow for months but the weather is pretty good today,not too much sunshine. Took me more than 2 hours to the peak. Need to do more exercises now.

6,859-acre park with varied terrain & a scenic gorge for hiking, swimming, camping & more.

Huge, 3,304-acre park offering hiking & biking trails, plus a campground & an equestrian center.

5,271-acre parkland with scenic trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding, plus local cattle.

Vast nature preserve featuring trails, campgrounds & a sizable lake with beaches & boat launches.

Living history museum providing rides on vintage trains (1910-1960) & exhibits on railroad history.

Grasslands & wooded canyons home to eagles & hawks, with gentle walking routes leading to bay views.

Hiking, biking & horseback-riding trails on 775 acres with varied wildlife, a creek & valley views.

This 1,833-acre nature preserve around Brushy Peak has scenic trails with grassland & wild flowers.

Part of large wilderness park, this scenic gorge features small waterfalls & unique boulders.

👍 Actually came to c Classic pumpkin patch n luckily saw this temple on Google map near by so I visited this temple. Very nice, clean, quite n peaceful. Very good over view of freeway 580 towards Pleasanton.

😐 In general, I put the assessment in the middle. Why? I'll start with the good stuff. Beautiful forest. Wonderful nature. Sometimes there are good views. If you have a mountain bike, this trail will be fun for you. Among the disadvantages, I note the following: The trail has a lot of dust. Lovers of...

👍👍 Beautiful winery with amazing wines and amazing views. I came through casually while they were preparing for a busy evening and they took more than enough time to ensure i was taken care of. Had delicious a chard. The carménère was truly unique and I will be back for it again (paired great with the...

Single-vineyard wines can be tasted in a converted wooden barn at this small winery.

👍 If you're wondering where Zombies hang out in Alameda County, apparently it's at Bethany Reservoir. At least the graffiti evidence on the garbage can indicated as such, "Eat Brainz". The water is beautiful thanks to the 2022-2023 winter rains eradicating the drought impact. There were a few peopl...

👍👍 I'd tasted Darcie Kent wines before but had never visited the winery in Livermore until now. On the day of my visit, a smoky haze limited the view, allowing me to concentrate more on the winery itself. Notably, Darcie Kent is open every day, a rarity in the valley. Standouts from my tasting were the...

👍👍 Great Lake view and golf course view! A moderate hike lead to gorgeous lake view up from the hill. The trail is suitable for all kinds of groups. Hiking with family and friends is fun.

Only hikers & equestrians can access this remote 9,737-acre park, filled with mountains & canyons.

😠 Can't swim in The lake because of dangerous toxic algea. Would have been nice with some information.. Was standing in line for at least 45 minuites... Maybe some signs before The lake or information online... We drove 1 hour and 30 min just to turn around.