Fremont, California
The Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge is a vast protected area of salt marshes and tidal flats. It is a haven for millions of migratory birds and endangered species.
First urban national wildlife refuge; Dumbarton Fishing Pier; salt ponds; bird watching trails.
Walk or bike the trails; go bird watching; visit the Visitor Center; walk the fishing pier; photography.
Year-round; migration seasons are best for birding.
Free entry.
Visitor center, trails, restrooms, observation decks.
Bring binoculars and wind protection; stay on marked trails to protect sensitive habitat.
Coyote Hills Regional Park; Ardenwood Historic Farm.