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. And it all starts with one charismatic sea ...

Scientists launched a new monitoring system on Angel Island.

When it comes to islands in the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz's famed jail hogs all the attention. But sitting pretty just beyond the prison isle is another Bay Area gem: the often-overlooked Angel ...

Editor’s Note: Due to the August 2020 wildfires and the coronavirus pandemic some destinations mentioned in this article may be closed. When planning a trip, be sure to check with your destination to ...

Off the coast of Tiburon, jutting out of the San Francisco Bay, is Angel Island. Accessible only by a ferry, it’s a large, hilly state park that offers sweeping views and miles of hiking trails. But ...