3 great Bay Area dog hikes (and some bonus options) to try this spring From quiet hikes with scenic views to one of the largest dog parks in the United States, the Bay Area has much to offer ...

As day trips go, this one is spectacular. You arrive by water with views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the entire Bay. There’s hiking, biking and barbecuing.

Its scenic 11-mile-long, one-way loop often crawls with traffic. But on Wednesdays during summer, the road is closed to motor vehicles, which creates a peaceful haven for cyclists, walkers and ...