Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline, Regional park at Carquinez Strait, California.
Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline is a regional park stretching along the southern shore of the strait for about 1,400 acres with coastal hills rising several hundred feet. The landscape combines open grasslands, oak woodland, and eucalyptus groves that create varied terrain for walking and exploring.
A scenic road was built through the area in 1912, but landslides forced its closure to vehicle traffic by 1983. The roadway has since been converted into walking trails for public use.
The park preserves traces of early industrial activity through former brickworks, grain storage facilities, and an old resort that visitors can discover while walking. These remnants show how this shoreline once served as a center for manufacturing and trade.
The park has two separate staging areas where visitors can park and access different walking routes. Be ready for hilly terrain, exposed ridges, and changing weather conditions that can shift quickly throughout the day.
The park is an important hunting ground for raptors such as hawks and eagles that soar over the open grasslands. Visitors often spot these birds gliding on wind currents above the rolling terrain.
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