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Wildlife Watching Locations
We are blessed with an abundance of natural places which provide many wonderful opportunities for watching wildlife. Based on our own experience of wildlife watching over 25 years, combined with the recommendations of many fellow enthusiasts, we have compiled the following list. It is organzed by four regional divisions: San Francisco & North Bay, Coastal Region South of San Francisco, South Bay & Inland, and East Bay & Inland.
List of Recommended Places
San Francisco & North Bay
Coastal Region South of San Francisco
South Bay Shoreline & Inland
View from Mount Diablo
East Bay Shoreline
East Bay Inland
Resources for Natural and Protected Areas
- East Bay Regional Park District - map with all parks and links to indvidual parks.
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- Map of all San Mateo County parks by the San Mateo County Parks Foudation.
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- Guide and map to multiple locations within Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and what kind of wildlife to expect at each location.
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- San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex is a collection of seven National Wildlife Refuges - Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge, Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Ellicott Slough National Wildlife Refuge, Farallon National Wildlife Refuge, Marin Islands National Wildlife Refuge, Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge, and San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
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- SIMoN (Sanctuary Integrated Monitoring Network), a very comprehensive site covering the Northern California
National Marine Sanctuaries which include Cordell Bank, Gulf of the Farallones and Monterey Bay. There are maps, lists of species and other resources.
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- San Francisco Bay Trail Project - proposed 500 mile network of trails that, when complete, will encircle San Francisco and San Pablo Bays.
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- Bay Area Ridge Trail - ultimately to be a 550+ mile trail encircling the San Francisco Bay along the ridge tops. 310 miles are available now.
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- Salt Pond Salt Pond Restoration Project Maps. Many detailed maps of salt pond areas around the bay.
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- Guide to San Francisco Bay Area Creeks by the Oakland Museum of California. Includes interactive maps, guided tours, and many fascinating tidbits of information.
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