Photo courtesy of East Bay Times.The new San Leandro Tech Campus has a 55-foot-tall lyrical sculpture of a woman and she is absolutely beautiful. Good thing too, because it’s actual title is “Truth is Beauty.”
Spend a day connecting with nature and viewing beautiful wild birds at the wildlife sanctuary at Lake Merritt, the oldest wildlife refuge in North America.
“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” — Desmond TutuRather than spiral down a rabbit hole of feeling helpless when it comes to world strife, stay afloat with your heart full and your head held high. You don’t have to be a Pollyanna to buoy your spirit through acts that empower yourself and your local community.
Here's a large version of the map.Happy Valentine's Day! We put together this map of the best Valentine's Day spots within a 10-minute walk of all 48 BART stations. Whether you're looking to share a sweet treat, see a show, shop 'til you drop or burn off all those chocolates you ate, there are plenty of places to enjoy with your sweetie.
Even though summer is coming to a close, there's still plenty of trails to explore this fall. Enjoy the changing colors of autumn at Garin Regional Park in Hayward, only a 26-minute ride from the South Hayward BART Station.
Did you know Oakland was once dubbed the Harlem of the West because of the vibrant blues (and jazz!) scene that dotted the 7th Street area near West Oakland BART Station? Take a stroll along the "Walk of Fame" and pay tribute to the greats who performed in West Oakland.
Coffee, anyone? If you enjoy drinking distinctive, aromatic coffee most anytime of the day, travel by BART to the Walnut Creek Station. Take a 15-minute walk to downtown, or for convenience, hop on board the County Connection "Free Ride" Downtown Trolley (it resembles an indoor cable car), just outside the station to your left.
In a dining rut? If so, consider hopping on BART and exploring some of the Bay Area’s most popular foodie districts. Within each district you’ll find an assortment of options including comfort-food favorites, enticing ethnic gems, award-winning destinations, and a growing number of breweries with tasting rooms and beer gardens. There’s no better time to enjoy eating your way throughout the Bay.
Glen Canyon Park proves San Francisco is more than just "7x7".
Looking for more ways to enjoy theater and the great outdoors? Pack picnic basket, gather a few blankets and head to Cal Shakes to be entertained by great literary works at the Bruns Amphitheater. For those who haven’t visited Cal Shakes before (maybe you think Shakespeare is boring? Or that you’ll be stuck sitting on the ground? Or you’ll be freezing cold?), follow these tips so those Shakespearian tragedies stay on the stage.