Angel Island State Park

2006 | Best Urban Camping

At night, the scrubby pile of rocks in the center of the bay becomes a magical place. Everything gets silent and peaceful, and you find yourself smack dab in the middle of a major metropolitan city and in the wilderness at the same time. Even in the foggy summertime -- when camping reservations are hardest to come by -- the dramatic view of the San Francisco skyline from the mouth of your tent is unmatched, surrounded by the shimmering lights of the bridges, Alcatraz, and the... More »