THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
What to do in Pleasanton - These are the things you can't miss
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Outdoors
Outdoors near Pleasanton
40 national forests, lakes, parks and campgrounds within reach, by activity.
Hiking
25 places · closest 22 mi
Contra Loma Reservoir, John Muir National Historic Site and more
Best: October–May
Camping
21 places · closest 22 mi
Contra Loma Reservoir, Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK) and more
Best: October–June
Fishing
23 places · closest 14 mi
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Contra Loma Reservoir and more
Boating & paddling
23 places · closest 14 mi
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Contra Loma Reservoir and more
Best: March–November
Biking
18 places · closest 14 mi
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Contra Loma Reservoir and more
Best: October–June
Picnic spots
10 places · closest 22 mi
Contra Loma Reservoir, S F Bay Model Regional Visitor Center and more
Best: February–November
Horseback riding
5 places · closest 22 mi
Contra Loma Reservoir, Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK) and more
Best: October–June
Wildlife & birding
26 places · closest 14 mi
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, John Muir National Historic Site and more
Swimming
11 places · closest 32 mi
Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK), Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and more
Best: May–October
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THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
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Places come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; distances are straight-line miles from downtown.