Fodor's Expert Review Redwood Regional Park

Sequoia sempervirens, or coastal redwoods, grow to 150 feet tall in Redwood Regional Park, one of the few spots in the Bay Area that escaped timber-hungry loggers in the 19th century. The 1,830-acre park has forested picnic spots and myriad hiking trails, including part of the 32-mile East Bay Skyline National Trail, which links Redwood to four other parks in the Berkeley–Oakland hills. Also check out adjacent Joaquin Miller Park for beautiful East Bay views and lush forested trails.