Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center

The facility was closed when I came by, but the trail was right there. It's a very quiet and flat trail that is very peaceful. I saw plenty of wildlife in the marshland which was nice to see while walking. The trail is perfect foe someone who wants to walk in a flat trail with no hills. Just know that most of the trail is gravel, and not paved in cement. The ground on the trail is very stable and not muddy so that helps. Just stay on the trail, and enjoy the scenery.

Excellent place to learn and ask questions. The key is to talk to the experts there. They have so much knowledge about the local bay environment and are incredibly helpful and kind. I greatly enjoyed my time here in the center and on a walk along the trail nearby. Stop here then go to the Sulfur Creek Nature Center to get a full nature and animal experience.

Discovered this place quite by accident and what a great surprise!! Very knowledgeable staff talked about the surrounding flora and fauna. There was a beautiful art display and a room with live wildlife available to learn about. And more . . . Definitely worth the time to visit and explore.

Marshland beauty. Center and trails are right off the 92 and San Mateo Bridge. ♿️ Trails are flat dirt. Might work for some mobility aids. Trails are wide, with some pebbles. Cyclists and pedestrians share trails. Not much in way of benches for resting. Not much in the way of Interpretative materials - signboards, etc. Rich tapestry of water, light, rippling mud, birds, jack rabbits, tides. The Interpretative Center seems to be open only weekends. Summer camps operate out of there. Parking is roadside. Walking the trails is free.

We missed the sunset but we saw beautiful dusk.

A great place to look at the bay. Very flat for all ages. Parking could be a problem during the weekends. Saw people fishing and caught some sharks. I think they put the fishes back in the water.

Great place for a peaceful run. It’s flat and a bit windy, so great for beginner trail running. There’s no water on the trail so plan accordingly. Also it is a marsh so if you come at low tide there’s that eggy smell.