Coyote Hills, California

A stunning drive adorned with flowers on both sides, swamps with ducks and other birds, hills with walks lined with fennel and other herbs and the slopes dotted with flowers and the occasional squirrel. With a view to the bay from the top, Coyote hills is a picnicker's paradise. It is a short drive from Fremont, CA that you should not miss.

The hills are also frequented by radio-controlled airplane enthusiasts as it provides clear vistas unhindered by trees or other obstructions. If you are a tired urban-dweller looking for a nice quiet place to spend an afternoon without the guilt of a wallet-busting high-calorie experience, this is your perfect poison.

Photographic opportunities are aplenty with stunning views on all sides and lots of flowers and other interesting details for the macro enthusiast. The place has got a rich history too - the oldest settlement in the park running back 2400 years!

With so much of vegetation and changes in weather, you can bet that the scene changes every now and then. This is one of those evergreen places that you want to go again and again. Lazing around cannot be more fulfilling.

We had a fantastic picnic the end of last winter. The kids had a blast collecting wild flowers and trying to spot squirrels. My son was interested in the RC planes and kept following a few of them all the time. There were quite a few families having a great time just walking and soaking up the sun.

Take plenty of water when you visit the place. Burning a few calories cannot be more blissful.