Nestled along the Oakland hills, Redwood Regional Park covers 1830 acres of land and is home to the last grove of Coast Redwoods in the East Bay. Explore over 40 miles of trails perfect for biking, hiking or a walk among the trees.
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Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
17.69 MILES
When Frederick Law Olmsted, architect of New York's Central Park, gazed in 1865 upon the plot of land San Francisco Mayor Frank McCoppin wanted to turn…
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Nearby Oakland attractions
1. Chabot Space & Science Center
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5. Museum of Art & Digital Entertainment
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7. Oakland Museum of California
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8. UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley
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