Circus Bella performing at the Hayes Valley Carnival. Photo courtesy of The Richmond Standard.
A picnic with a view at Mission Dolores Park. Photo courtesy of San Francisco Travel Association. It's the perfect time of year for a picnic. Grab a blanket, some good food and a few friends to enjoy the afternoon in the great outdoors. From rooftop gardens to canyons and lakes, there are plenty of gorgeous BARTable picnic spots around the Bay. Here are a few of our favorites. So hop on BART, with a wicker picnic basket in tow, and enjoy a tasty meal in the fresh air.
Kids dancing at the Friday Night Market “Bhangra & Beats." Photo courtesy of Downtown SF.
Public art displayed at the Downtown Berkeley BART Plaza. Photo courtesy of BART.
Photo courtesy of Sens.
When the sun is out, the fun moves outside. And even when the Bay Area is blanketed in fog, there are plenty of heat lamps and stringed lights luring local crowds at night. Catch some air as you take in a favored meal with drinks at the following BARTable hot spots that boast patio seating. Whether you’re watching people or gorgeous landscape views, the sky is the limit at these popular restaurants that provide a feast for the mouth and eyes.
Friday nights at OMCA with Off the Grid. Photo courtesy of OMCA.
The Bay Area is known for its vibrant culinary scene, which includes its famous food trucks. From tacos to tender pork belly buns, rotisserie chicken and so much more, food trucks around the Bay serve an array of diverse and delicious bites. Luckily, many of these flavorful treats are BARTable. Whether you're looking for lunch or dinner, festivals or stand-alone trucks, we've got you covered. Bring your Clipper card and your appetite to our favorite food trucks near BART!
See fireworks at events across the Bay Area. Photo courtesy of Christopher Micheal.
A cable car passing the crowd at the San Francisco Pride Parade. Photo courtesy of CrawlSF.
Kids smiling at the Orinda 4th of July Parade. Photo courtesy of Orinda Association.
Expect plenty of fireworks, festivities and fun this Fourth of July in the Bay Area. From San Francisco’s iconic annual show at Fisherman’s Wharf to parades, festivals, a block party, a running race and even a baseball game — the Bay Area is bursting with Independence Day activities. Luckily, many of these exciting events are BARTable. Skip the holiday weekend traffic and hop on BART to celebrate July 4th this year!
Dancing at Lake Merritt in Oakland. Photo courtesy of Mashama Thompson for East Bay Express.