Best places: Hiking areas in San Jose

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Mount Tamalpais East Peak
Tourist attraction
Quarter-mi. trail with dramatic valley views, plus picnic tables, restrooms & drinking fountains.
4.90 (980 reviews) (~89.49 km from centre)
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Marin Headlands
Park
Stretch of coastal basalt headland & habitat for bobcats, coyote, deer & abundant birdlife.
4.80 (8.7K reviews) (~76.48 km from centre)
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Pebble Beach Golf Links
Golf course
Famed & highly touted 18-hole coastline public golf course with dramatic sea views & a clubhouse.
4.80 (3.5K reviews) (~85.39 km from centre)
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Mount Diablo State Park
State park
Sizable park with a summit visitor center & observation deck, plus trails, campsites & picnic areas.
4.80 (2.8K reviews) (~60.61 km from centre)
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Asilomar State Beach
Public beach
Tranquil place featuring a 1-mi. stretch of sandy beach & rocky coves, along with a walking trail.
4.80 (2.8K reviews) (~79.99 km from centre)
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Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve
Nature preserve
Nature preserve with hiking/biking/equestrian trails through varied landscapes with valley views.
4.80 (2.3K reviews) (~11.3 km from centre)
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Golden Gate Overlook
Vista point
Hillside observation deck with panoramas of the Golden Gate Bridge, the bay & Marin Headlands.
4.80 (1.5K reviews) (~73.31 km from centre)
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The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
State park
Hiking, biking & jogging trails on varied terrain rising from sea level to steep coastal mountains.
4.80 (1.3K reviews) (~33.72 km from centre)
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Cataract Falls
Hiking area
Series of small, scenic waterfalls in a forest setting, reachable via a moderate, dirt-trail hike.
4.80 (714 reviews) (~93.21 km from centre)
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Ed R. Levin County Park
Park
Vast, natural retreat featuring 19 miles of trails, an off-leash dog park, a golf course & more.
4.70 (2.5K reviews) (~12.91 km from centre)
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Sutro Baths
Historical landmark
Now in ruins, this circa 1896, expansive public bathhouse once held seven saltwater swimming pools.
4.70 (2.5K reviews) (~73.87 km from centre)
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Sanborn County Park
Park
Verdant wooded park featuring RV/tent campsites, plus picnic areas & over 15 miles of hiking trails.
4.70 (2.1K reviews) (~18.91 km from centre)
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Montalvo Arts Center
Art center
Performing arts complex with indoor & outdoor stages, plus landscaped gardens & walking trails.
4.70 (1.5K reviews) (~16.1 km from centre)
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Grizzly Peak
Hiking area
👍👍 Great panoramic views of the bay.
4.80 (505 reviews) (~67.51 km from centre)
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Mission Peak Trail Head
Hiking area
Open space featuring a steep hiking trail with sweeping valley & bay views from the summit.
4.70 (1.2K reviews) (~18.76 km from centre)
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Uvas Canyon County Park
Park
This sprawling wooded park with waterfalls offers camping, picnicking & 6 miles of hiking trails.
4.70 (1.2K reviews) (~29.84 km from centre)
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Tennessee Valley Trailhead
Hiking area
4.80 (488 reviews) (~81.45 km from centre)
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Huddart Park
Park
This 900-acre, forested park offers hiking & riding trails, plus picnic areas & an archery range.
4.70 (1.1K reviews) (~37.29 km from centre)
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Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve Trail
Hiking area
Trailhead leading to 15 miles of multi-use nature trails for hiking, running or cycling.
4.70 (958 reviews) (~21.44 km from centre)
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Las Trampas Regional Wilderness Park
Park
5,000+ acres of wilderness with a trail system & remote areas for hikers & horseback riders.
4.70 (943 reviews) (~54.95 km from centre)
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