With fall on the way, it’s time to start thinking of all of the destinations you can go to and admire the beautiful fall colors in the Bay Area. Fall is a great time to take in the breathtaking outdoors before temperatures start to drop for the wintertime. From adventurous hikes, romantic strolls through the park, and autumn-themed photo sessions, there are so many places for you to savor the Bay Area fall foliage.
This guide from Central Self Storage will help you find where to go for the best fall hikes, picnic sites, and fall backdrops you can enjoy this fall season. Whether you’ve recently moved to the area or have lived here for years, there is plenty to explore.
Japanese Tea Garden
Located in the Golden Gate State Park, the Japanese Tea Garden is the oldest public Japanese garden in the United States. This Japanese-themed garden is full of elegant architecture, bamboo, Japanese maple trees, and a beautiful waterfall. There, you can sip tea (as the name suggests), meditate, capture photos, and more. Visitors enjoy perusing the changing leaves along the famous Drum Bridge.
Napa Valley
The Napa Valley area is a popular destination that encompasses a wide variety of great places for people to cherish the Bay Area fall foliage. Outside of sipping on some wine, the jaw-dropping views of the gorgeous fall leaves and fall colors are something you can’t miss out on. Some notable places within the area that are worth checking out include:
- Moore Creek Park is a good place for you to take a peaceful hike through the brightly colored trees during the fall.
- Downtown Yountville will definitely earn you brownie points if you are searching for a romantic stroll with your significant other. Roam down Washington Street for the best views.
- ZD Wines, Beringer Winery, and any other winery in the area is the perfect place for you to sit back, relax, and take in all the natural beauty.
Tilden Park
If you enjoy outdoor activities, Tilden Park is the place for you this fall. Located in the East Bay, Tilden Park provides visitors with plenty of opportunities to take in all of the fall foliage through the hiking, horse riding, biking, picnicking, fishing, and swimming it has to offer. You can also stop by the Regional Parks Botanic Garden and view the California fuchsias, willows, and hibiscus that flourish during the fall.
Filoli Gardens
If you’re searching for specific events you can take advantage of this fall, the Filoli Gardens is where you’ll want to be. Filio Gardens has a ton of fall-themed events happening full of family fun that will allow you to fully embrace the fall leaves and fall colors of the Bay Area. You can catch Orchard Days Saturdays and Sundays through October 30, 2022, for food, music, and education about the harvest season. Additionally, they will be hosting Harvest Celebrations on October 15 and 16 to celebrate the harvesting of the Filoli apples at the end of the season.
Outside of the annual events, Filoli Gardens is a great place to visit the vibrant and exquisite nature of the Bay Area.
Rancho San Antonio Preserve
To observe deer, mountain lions, and wild turkeys in their natural habitat, visit Rancho San Antonio Preserve in the South Bay area. This wildlife preserve features four different trails that bloom bright maple, oak, and persimmon trees all through the fall season. The combination of beautiful Bay Area fall colors, stunning wildlife, and challenging trails makes for an awesome stop on your fall adventure.
The most common fall colors in the Bay Area are red, yellow, orange, and purple
Peak fall foliage in the Bay Area typically occurs in late October to early November. However, this can vary slightly depending on the specific location and year.
If you aren’t near the Bay Area, the good news is that California has plenty of other spots for your to see the beautiful fall foliage. Consider visiting one of these other California staples:
– Eastern Sierra
– Yosemite National Park
– Marin Headlands
Start Your Fall Adventure With Central Self Storage
Now it’s time for you to hop on the road and make your way to each of these stops for the ultimate fall road trip. With Central Self Storage, road-tripping is made easy with our wide selection of RV and trailer storage. We have storage facilities located all throughout the Bay Area in cities including San Jose and Vallejo, making RV and trailer storage before, during, or after your trip as easy as ever.
In addition to our vehicle storage options in the Bay Area, we also offer storage units in a variety of sizes ranging from 5×5 to 10×30 on flexible month-to-month leases. As the seasons change, our storage units are a great solution for storing seasonal clothing, surfboards, paddle boards, and other summertime items you may not need in the colder months. Find a Central Self Storage near you and get geared up and ready for this fall season.
