A nice reserve with a few hiking trails along the Bay from China Camp State Park. On a clear day the views are nice with some great scenery.

Beautiful views hiking the shoreline trail in the China Camp area in san Rafael. There is a use fee of trail. You can pay on the trail by the Ranger station. It appears to be less expensive to park in provided parking lots for 2 to 4 people in one car. As the parking fee includes the use of the trails for up to 4 people.Trail can be picked up in several locations including the ranger station. No dogs allowed on trail. Beaware there are mountain bikes on the trail. I will come back. Hope you enjoy your visit.

Wide open spaces. Wetlands with trails.Very Bueatiful place. Must see to appreciate.

This is one of the most serene places in the Bay area to be. Fresh air and off the beaten path but so easy to find. Highly recommend seeing the park with your own eyes. Spring time is especially pretty. The captures are in early spring 2019. Nice drive off the 101 in Marin County.

Beautiful coastline great educational place for children and adults friendly staff it was an all-around wonderful experience

A beautiful walk on a fall day The trails are easy and the view is spectacular

It is amazing, I would rate this behind the grizzly trail. I was very surprised by the view of the water and how low the tide was. But it just kept going and going. I was able to get up and close to a boat, but unfortunately some areas were closed. We timed it just right from what others were saying. It was practically empty. We had the park to ourselves. It was very difficult to keep going because there was a reason to stop around every corner, driving is fun. But if you look away to your phone for a sec, you miss out on something.

The waterfront was for boat loading and unloading. It makes kids happy to play in sand. Water is not clean.

Gorgeous a great place to relax and have peace. Dear and coyotes around birds omg amazing

Great place to hike, take the kids to see horses or just kick back and relax.

Pleasant short hike in beautiful surroundings.

Well preserved historical site. Docents are available on weekends. Great for sketching.

Beautiful views. Great place for picnic using tables and supplied BBQ. Head to the China Camp picnic grounds for views of the inner San Francisco Bay and the local estuary wildlife. Seems like a popular local fishing spot.

Not to shabby at all! Some nice trails and good for a mountain bike!

Close to SF and nice hiking trails. Also you stay over night in camp ground.

You will find rare species....evening is a great time to explore

This is NOT San Francisco, its China Camp it doesnt smell like piss, its quite and theres plenty of parking and no one is breaking into it.One of the best get away spots in the North Bay.

Best views in all of the bay

A nice get a way from the city. Peaceful, quiet and nice scenery.

Great time. Saw #firststarbucks and ate plenty of seafood. Fun time.

Beautiful area great for launching your kayak for a stroll or some serious fishing. There is a parking lot but there is a daily use fee. Bathroom and a few bench tables are there also for use.

A lovely place to pull over and think for a while, have a bite of lunch, or whatever. There are several pull outs for parking, as well as a few actual parking lots latter part of the State Park. All the parking places have a nice view of the water.

Water isnt so clean and we all kept getting bit by bugs in the water.

I loved my visit to this place. To fully appreciate its contribution to the area, I think it helps to spend a few minutes reading about its ecology and history. There are places for families, for picnics, and for hiking and solitude.

Great mountain biking and beautiful vistas.

The hike we took was beautiful, with amazing views of the bay and of the mountain. It was the perfect way to spend an afternoon appreciating nature but also very convenient being right near town.

Its always nice to see the view of the Bay from unique angles and appreciate a more natural setting at the same time. Peaceful out here.

Beautiful scenery! Awesome hiking. Lots of animals.

Beautiful spot. Quiet Time. Nature. Purity.

One of the only intact marshes left. Great birding

A true hidden gem! A must see if you have out of towners. Great vantage point for taking pictures of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Great place to chill

China Camp, and particularly China Village is a must for anyone visiting San Rafael.

Its a little hidden gem and history that is the American story.

China Camp... one of the gems of Central Marin.Beach- yes. Hike- yes. Mountain Biking- yes.History- yes.

We visited via the Rush Ranch Open Space on a warm afternoon in the fall. There were a few birds about but for the most part pretty shy as you would expect. Walked the marsh side trail and was very impressed with the blackberries, if I had a container I would have picked enough for a pie. Generally very peaceful though the fishermen in the creek made quite a racket. Id like to return in the spring.

Save the bay. Its beautiful

Very calm and relaxing spot close to San Rafael, recommended for a road trip or a picnic outside of the city.

We have visited this venue, Rush Ranch, 3 times now for the Cherokee Nation Annual picnic. We have enjoyed the open spaces immensely. This is a beautiful area for a family adventure day.b

Pretty walks!

I love this place. Lots of wildlife and quiet trails. Watch for the disrespectful mountain bikers who dont give right of way unsafely.

Very quiet place near the big city. Nice trails for walking or biking.

I enjoy this area I access from the frontage road next to I-680. Its not only a refuge for birds and other local wildlife its a portal for duck hunters. The hunters actually help manage the duck population. There are different types of ducks they are allowed to hunt for. The quantity caught varies from one type to another as well. I like this hunting idea of management so I dont have to try my abilities of crawling through mud for a bird for Christmas dinner. Ive talked to some of the hunters. They love it. Too many ducks we might be killing them in commuter traffic as they go splat into the car windshield. OMG.

China camp had great hikes and bicycling informative museum

Great for kiddos!

Its a great getaway off the freeway, like most places go mid week..Very relaxing ride and many small turnouts parking places.

Just absolutely beautiful

Stunningly beautiful

Love China Camp!

Great place to hang and picnic!

GorgeousRelaxingUnspoiledEasy walk from the parking lotSupport natureEnjoy natural surroundingsNice place to sit and unwind.

Amazing vacation. Beautiful campsite.

We owe it to nature to keep it prospering and young forever n more. Just dont venture out there in spring and summer. Too many pesky bugs and possibly pollen?! Just my humble opinion.

Rush Ranch is a wonderful open space owned by Solano Land Trust. Bring the whole family for a great educational experience.

Decent hike, too many bikes though, and the trails are marrow. You have too be careful

Cozy picnic spot Miwok location in San Rafael CA

Looking for a quiet beach this place it perfect

San Francisco bay nationals parks is awesome places when everyone come to enjoy the se-air

China camp state park.is great for a day hike. Nice trails, great views. Bring your own food - no real services within. Visitor center is worth a stop - great set of stuffed birds + animals. The village is well worth your time - nicely preserved artifacts from the 1850s and a really cool Chinese junk!

Nice Bay area get away

Beautiful scenery. Very runnable trails. Decent facilities.

Its absolutely gorgeous, I love this place a lot

Nice place

A surprising find. Took teenagers here for a little outing while we were camping nearby. The model is absolutely amazing. I am fascinated by the detail and science behind it.

Great park right on San Pablo bay.

Great place to take a break and relax.

Love this place. Situated in arguably one of the nicest places in the Bay.

Beautiful place, great bay veiws, hiking, and even a little history.

Awesome beaches, a great spot for photographers.

Beautiful even in the winter.

Its own world

Good place to

Its scenic.

Really pretty and great rest stop....even in the rain.

People were friendly and it was only six dollars to ride around a nature scenery

Beautiful historical place to learn about the area. I dont like how they charge you for hiking biking or parking but I guess you need to support them some how

Such a cool place! A little off the beaten path, quiet, not to many people but such great beauty. The bay, the views and the trails.

Watch out for pigs..

Great place to take the family. Launch my kayak out there for fishing too. Buildings are not much but cool to see for the history.

Very nice scenery!! Would definitely recommend to anyone interested.

Nice, great views all around San Rafael, the northern San Francisco and San Pablo sections of the bay.

Great place to hike, mtn bike, and camp. Great views of the Bay and many opportunities to see wildlife.Hiking and MTN biking are mostly beginner to intermediate, but there are some trails with steep technical areas for the advanced.

Love this estuary

Wide open spaces in suburbia. Three hiking trails of 2 miles each, all with fantastic views. Great free educational programs offered throughout the year from a nonprofit group - the Rush Ranch Educational Council. Lots of history there.

China Camp trails take you away from the hustle. Bring your own food if you plan on staying for a while. Be careful of the Poison Oak.

A great place to bring family, have a picnic, walk your dog on leash, or practice birdwatching, plant ID, or photography. Solano Land Trust owns and operates the property, and hosts events for all ages and interest groups with their many partners, including NERR, Access Adventure, Rush Ranch Education Council, and Solano RCD. You can also rent it as a venue for parties or workshops. Theres something for everyone at Rush Ranch!

Beautiful place to launch kayaks and fush

Peaceful nature and a cool breeze.

Beautiful views and trails, not crowded on a Saturday afternoon.

Plenty of rolling hills and fresh air

Beautiful

I didnt hike but the views were amazing!

Beautiful!

Beautiful trails and views!

Lots of birds seen on my drive in. This one was nesting near the visitors center.

Because is for family to ingoin

China Camp, lovely spot with history, great views

$5/car gets in four people vs $3/person for hiking trail use

Beautiful weather made riding my bike on the trails an awesome day!