Top 10 Places to Stargaze in The Bay Area
There are some nights where all you want to do is be alone with nature and able to appreciate the vastness of the universe. During those times, stargazing is one of the best healing activities to take up, and luckily there are many places in the Bay Area where you can stargaze without being overwhelmed by the lights of the city.
1. Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Architectural Landmark
This tucked away joy is without a doubt one of the best places to stargaze in the Bay Area. The lighthouse has been transformed into a comfortable and cozy hostel right on the water and is in an area that gets almost pitch black at night. To make it even better, the lighthouse has an outdoor hot tub overlooking the water that is open to use for its guests for a small fee. Be sure to check in early and put your name on the list for the hot tub time you desire, as the list fills up fairly quickly.
2. Marin Headlands
Hiking Trail, Ruins
3. Cliff House
Restaurant, American
4. Point Reyes National Seashore
Natural Feature, Park
5. Mount Tamalpais State Park
Park
6. Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Park
7. Henry W. Coe State Park
Park
8. Castle Rock State Park
Park
9. China Camp State Park
Park
10. Mount Diablo
Park
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