Exploring the Bay Area

Cesar Chavez Park Cesar Chavez Park is a wonderful place to walk or hang out in Berkeley! Built on a former landfill, this park provides a rare view of the Berkeley Marina.  There are many great places to hang out with friends. The park has many picnic tables and barbecue grills that anyone can use. It's a wonderful place to gather. The grassy meadows are a great place to fly a kite or let your dog run free. (Visitors are asked to clean up after their dogs.) There are several hiking and walking trails throughout the park, including a paved, wheelchair-accessible trail that weaves through the park along the edge of the land. This trail provides, by turns, beautiful views of the city of San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin County, and the East Bay as you progress along the loop that traces the water. It is frequented by walkers, joggers, bikers, nature enthusiasts, and those who love to admire cityscapes along the water. I love to walk on this trail because I really enjoy bei...

Steamer Lane Supply This inexpensive restaurant doesn't have an actual address because it is located just a little ways from the shore, which provides it with a fantastic view. (The closest address is 698 West Cliff Drive, which is actually the address of the lighthouse.) This restaurant is popular among surfers and beach regulars.  The low prices do not reflect low quality; quite the contrary, this small restaurant has some of the tastiest food in Santa Cruz. The smash burgers and fish tacos are particularly notable, as are the sweets.  All the seating is outside at picnic tables a walking distance from the cliff overlooking the water. You can see, hear, and smell the ocean from the tables.