San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve — Attraction in Santa Venetia

I enjoy this area I access from the frontage road next to I-680. It's not only a refuge for birds and other local wildlife it's 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 don't have to try my abilities of crawling through mud for a bird for Christmas dinner. I've 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...

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...

First time coming out here & I wish I wouldn't share cause it's a little hidden gem but it's super nice & chill. Not much parking but if u do find some then you're in luck with a nice little secluded beach. Plenty of people tho so be ready to share the spot next to u in the sand. Calm waters & it's not too deep from what I noticed. Also had the China camp location at the spot I was at & it was interesting to see how the shrimp fishermen used to fish & to see the old buildings & a few very old boats. Very nice place to...