A flower from the Magnolia Champaca tree. Photo courtesy of Pacific Horticulture Society.Fragrant flowers, a good lunch spot, and hot beignets await just outside the Fruitvale BART Station. There is a lot to see and do, and only 36 minutes to spare, so let's get to it.To see more features in our 36 minutes series, click here.
An enlarged vintage photo of the city's iconic hillside sign greets visitors at the new South San Francisco main library. Photo courtesy of Sophia Markoulakis.
Photo courtesy of PGAdesign.To see more features in our 36 minutes series, click here.
Historic and charming shopping and dining on Hopkins St. Photo courtesy of Sophia Markoulakis.
"Way's to Remember" mural by Lena Gustafson. Photo courtesy of Temescal District.To see more features in our 36 minutes series, click here.
Use the Ohlone Greenway to access shopping and dining from the El Cerrito Plaza station. Photo courtesy of TrailLink.
Enjoy a calm stroll around Lake Merritt. Photo courtesy of Cheryl Rinzler.
Start and end your day in the vicinity of Lake Merritt Station—where there’s the must-see beauty of Lake Merritt and so much more fun and food to explore. Catch a free Sunday at the Oakland Museum of California or a good deal at the Laney College Flea Market. See all that you can do after a ride to one BART station; from morning until night, dive into the following Lake Merritt experiences.
Image courtesy of Michelle Robertson.When you exit West Dublin/Pleasanton Station, a sort of choose-your-own-adventure situation presents itself. Exit to the left of the faregates (the southern entrance), and you’ll find yourself weaving your way along a scenic path to the palatial Stoneridge Shopping Center in Pleasanton. Exit to the right (the northern entrance) of the faregates, and you enter Dublin, where plenty of excitement and shopping awaits you.We’ve rounded up our favorite spots to eat, shop, skate. Let’s get going.
Inside the SFO BART station. Photo courtesy of Hilda Chen.
Sometimes when we travel, it’s hard to appreciate the beautiful things right in front of us, especially when we are stressed about lost luggage, flight delays and crowded airplanes. So, if you have some extra time during your holiday travels, take 36 minutes to explore SFO and visit the places listed below. For more BARTable tip check out our Holiday Airport Travel Guide.