Quiet, peaceful trails along the bay. No breathtaking views, but a wonderfully accessible jaunt into nature. FYI it is adjacent to a small airport if plane flyovers bother (or attract) you.

Its been 13 years in bay area and have moved to different cities but this one place, we cant stop coming at least once a week. The calmness of nature is experienced here in the midst of busy, bustling cities.

Biking, walking, casual birdwatching of flocks and lone birds, photography, native plants, the bay, mountains, the sky, artwork, and in normal times, rest stops.

Very pretty and smells fresh with cool breezes

During this time.of social distancing this is a very quiet and peaceful site to visit. Normally parking is not an issue but the streets or closed so you might have to do a bit of walking. . . Little more exercise. Theyre trails and benches for just taking it all in or letting your brain rest.

Great place for a brisk walk in the fresh air! The boardwalk is a lovely place to sit and relax too.

If you’re interested the wildlife, this place is the one. You can take a walk or run, bike or just for a walk. It feel relaxing. And most excitingly is to watch “bird shows”. Incredible!!! But you should get there after 6pm by their dinner time to see the party . Enjoy !

This is a great location for a flat easy walk surrounded by nature. Its always fun to come and see what birds are around and this changes with the tide and weather. This is in the flight path and rather close proximity to the Palo Alto airport but that doesnt bother me at all.

Always a pleasant stroll, especially on a crisp winters morning like today. Great that the walkway is open again, too.

Have you left the Bay Area and are considering moving back? Take a stroll through this area. We need to encourage more nature preserves like Baylands. It’s a gorgeous reserve that is very convenient to Palo Alto. The trails are well maintained and would be great for a lunch time stroll, morning run, or mid day cycle.

Fantastic amenity. So beautiful. Has toilets and car park. Very flat so great for kids

Wonderful spot in Palo Alto next to the baylands. Funny also to watch all the small planes taking off and landing

I love going out here...it is so peaceful

One of the best place to see birds in Bay Area... also may be top 10 in California

The nature center is amazing. There are many hiking trails with a pier and marshlands to see.

A great place to watch birds and enjoy the nature. There is also a Duck pond, that just has...well, ducks. Lots of it!! There is also a visitor center where you can see microscopic organisms, learn more on bird migration and natural habitats of several types of fish and aquatic animals.Overall, a really nice place for people who are into nature photography (mostly birds). Did I mention, it is completely free as well!

Once I got lost in the pathways so the ranger locked the gate on us!!It was terrifying, so I called 9-1-1- and they came and rescued us.

Great place to take a walk and bird watching

Absolutely lovely area. Lots of nice pleasant trails to walk around and just breathe and enjoy nature. Dogs are allowed here which is awesome :) love taking my puppy hear so she can enjoy the moment with me

Beautiful dog-friendly nature walks.

What a lovely place, and so conveniently located. This nature preserve is just off 101 at the Palo Alto/Mountain View border. Once you find the trail, its immensely peaceful to traverse. There are offshoots if you dont want to go all the way around. What I loved so much was just how serene it was and how close to water and vegetation it was... even though its only a few minutes from my office. Highly recommend for those in the area for an easy stroll.

This is a great place to observe wildlife, such as birds and native plants. You can walk all the way out to the bay on the boardwalk at the Nature Center.

Love this place for leisure biking. Scenic and relaxing. What a beautiful ride!

Great area to Onewheel around. Great sand trails!

Nice, easy trails for walking along the wetlands

A gem in the Center of Silicon Valley. Nature rules just a two minute drive off of the busy 101 freeway. In the middle of rush hour you can come here and be in peace and quiet with ducks and birds and egrets and the occasional private plane landing. In one direction you see the Santa Cruz mountains and in the other you see the San Francisco Bay and the East Bay mountains. I like to sit in my quiet beautiful place between the marshy pickleweed and the bird filled bushes and just watch nature.

Amazing close to San Jose and Palo Alto. Beautiful wildlife, marshlands. Worth the time.

Visit this place if you want to hear about birds and their migration patterns! Scenic views on a clear day.

Nice place for a quiet walk

Smells bad. Couldnt find any hikes.

Very good place for rest and draw

Restored wetlands, wider tidal basins, creek deltas, flood catchments, pedestrian bridges accessing neighborhoods, and a smaller eco municipal golf course makes the Baylands excellent for hiking and running and biking (and adjacent golf) . Many paths paved. Wetland restorations appear to have made wildlife more numerous. Good for all ages and accessibility, including duck pond and interpretive center for kids and all.

Wonderful place to walk or bike.

A tucked away treasure of remaining wetland ecosystems. Very friendly staff to educate at the eco center. Lots of hiking/ biking trails around the marshes and further inland to explore the preserve and spot wildlife. Beautiful picturesque scenes. Plus free parking!

A great place to escape the noise and bustle of Silicon Valley. Walk from the duck pond to the jetty at the end of the trail - up and back will take you about 20 minutes. There are picnic tables throughout, lots of wildlife and greenery. Ample free parking. You can also watch little propeller planes landing at the local airport next door. A nice place to relax for an hour or two.

Such serenity to sit by the pond and watch the ducks swim and aircrafts land.

Very beautiful Bayland Nature.

My secret place to meditate

Very nice place to take a stroll slong the bay shore. The boardwalk that extends across the marsh offers great views of the bay.

Several miles of beautiful salt Marsh. The air is filled with sewage around the plant.Lots of birds.Admission is free.,

Bird watching: specials for me were Ridgways rail, northern harrier fly through, hooded orioles, and Forster tern fish dive.

Surprisingly large amounts of bird poop and strong odor around the pond that detracts

Very serene place. Good place for late afternoon walk.

I like nature, this preserve is no exception. When station is open chart with friendly staff members, learn something new.

Cool place with cool views.

Nice place to walk, cycling and meditate!

If you like the outdoors. You will love it

A nature treasure in the city.

Vast, natural and maintained without intruding on the nature. Loved observing birds, jack rabbits and diverse vegetation along the trails.

Easy flat walking admiring painters, wind surfers, and lots of water birds.

A wonderful place to watch the sunrise

A nice place to clear my head after work. Great easy trail.

A good place to bike, run or simply walk and enjoy a little picnic. There are vast marshlands and a small lake.

A nice place to stop by, watch the wildlife and unwind.

Love this area. Great walking/running/biking trails along the bay and thru the wetlands. Migratory birds, lovely views and open space.

Fabulous place to spend your weekend

Lovely place to go walking and see birds.

Great park to hike! This is a pet-friendly park that we always enjoy. They have water fountains and a water bowl for your furry companion.Dogs are allowed on leash and humans are expected to clean after them. We found some dog poop bags around the park, please be respectful of others and dispose your poop bags properly. After all, the park provides a good number of trash bins.Parking can be tight so come early.Beware of foxtails during late spring and summer.

Beautiful and quite. Kids love it.

Sea side

A free place to take short walks by the bay and just enjoy the calm.

Peaceful

Beautiful place. Aim to arrive around low tide to see more birds...

When the urban rat race gets too intense we go there to walk and remember what nature looks, sounds, and smells like. Doing so helps keep the rats at bay

Nice place

Awesome nature area with a boardwalk

Sweet!

Really fun

Its a nice trail to bike or walk. Dog friendly

Beautiful quiet nature area with interesting history and amazing bird watching

Quiet and peaceful place

Equally good for biking, jogging and hiking out to the Bay.

Smelly

Nice walking trail on the levees and great wildlife viewing

Beautiful!

Always loved this area, to walk, bike or run.

Nice place for some local wildlife

Amazing place !!!

Excellent view!!!

Nice place

Good for running

Bella

Nice biking trail with great views