Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park

Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park is another popular place to see redwoods near San Francisco (and much less crowded than Muir Woods). Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park is part of the East Bay Regional Parks District and is located in the East Bay, specifically in Oakland. The park was once the site of a massive logging operation in the 1880s, but it is now home to the East Bay's largest group of natural coastal redwoods. These are second-growth redwoods, which are only about 100 years old but are still lovely to walk through.

It's easier to enjoy a quiet walk through the redwoods and even some empty trails at Redwood Regional Park, especially if you go early in the day. The French Trail Loop, located on the park's 1,830-acre grounds, is a good place to start if you want to immerse yourself in the redwoods (6 miles).

Local tip: There’s usually free parking on Skyline Boulevard and Redwood Road, just don’t leave anything valuable in your car because there are sometimes break-ins. Otherwise, you can go for one of the paid parking areas, such as Roberts or Canyon Meadow.

Google Rating: 4.8/5.0

Address: 7867 Redwood Rd, Oakland, CA 94619, USA

Phone: +1 888-327-2757

Website: ebparks.org/parks/reinhardt-redwood