The Top 18 Lakes around Stanford
Looking to visit the best lakes around Stanford? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Stanford’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 1, 2025
San Francisco Bay Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Bay Trail is a flat and picturesque paved path around the wetlands of Shoreline Lake Park. The trail can be crowded on weekends, and there is not a lot …
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Ravenswood Open Space Preserve
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Ravenswood Preserve, a 376-acre wetland in the San Francisco Bay, is a great spot for birdwatching and family fun. Open from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour …
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Shoreline Lake
Highlight • Lake
The Shoreline Regional Park was created in the 1960s, 70s and 80s from an area of landfill, wasteland, wetland and old farm land. It's now capped and managed as a …
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Emily Renzel Wetlands
Highlight (Segment) • Natural
Entrance to a trail through the Palo Alto Marsh Enhancement Project in the protected remainders of the San Francisco Bay wetlands. To follow a loop tour see komoot.com/tour/7562409
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Arastradero Lake
Highlight • Lake
Arastradero Lake is nestled in the hills of the Enid Pearson-Arastradero Preserve. The lake is surrounded by oak trees and can get quite dry in the summer.
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