アラメダ郡の天然記念物・トップ20

Entry point to the Hayward Shoreline trail. You'll have to travel through some industrial areas to reach this point, and the trail is gravel. Not overly populated, but there is some road noise from the San Mateo bridge.

Del Valle Lake was formed by Del Valle Dam, completed in 1968. The lake, about 5 miles long, has trails meandering along it, offering stunning views along the way. As the name suggests, the lake is tucked in a valley, with plenty of higher vantage points to enjoy the views.

Entry point to the Hayward Shoreline trail. You'll have to travel through some industrial areas to reach this point, and the trail is gravel. Not overly populated, but there is some road noise from the San Mateo bridge.

The Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center, established in 1986, is a fantastic educational center for school groups and the public to learn about the significance and history of the wetlands surrounding San Francisco Bay. Several exhibits, programs, and activities are designed to cultivate appreciation, respect, and stewardship for the bay and its diverse wildlife. There is parking and restrooms available here.

Berkeley’s Shorebird Park Nature Center is located on the Berkeley Marina. It was California’s first municipal straw bale building, showcasing sustainable design. The center offers interactive exhibits, marine life aquariums, and educational programs focused on local ecology, environmental conservation, and sustainable practices. Visitors can explore topics like shoreline habitats, marine biology, and pollution prevention. Surrounding the center, Shorebird Park features picnic areas, walking trails, and stunning views of the San Francisco Bay, providing opportunities to observe local wildlife, including shorebirds and other aquatic species.

This monument is to commemorate the synthetic chemical element livermorium. The majority of the research for livermorium was done here in Livermore, California, giving the element its name. The fountain and base weigh 18,000 pounds, but they can be easily rotated by hand because they are floating on water (only 20 psi is used to make this ball moveable).

Del Valle Lake was formed by Del Valle Dam, completed in 1968. The lake, about 5 miles long, has trails meandering along it, offering stunning views along the way. As the name suggests, the lake is tucked in a valley, with plenty of higher vantage points to enjoy the views.

This park is considered to be a mini Yosemite with creeks, boulders and sometimes waterfalls. It costs $5 to get access the site and if you go during peak times, it is normally fairly busy.