What are the five best places to hike in the San Francisco Bay Area and why?

1. Alamere Fall includes a waterfall spilling into the Pacific Ocean
2. Tomales Point includes views of open water in three directions along with close encounters with the local elk population.
3. Land's End is a beautiful cliffside trail right in the city of San Francisco.
4. Mount Tamalpais is a Marin County peak with views of the ocean and the city.
5. The trail at Grey Whale Cove runs south to Montara State Beach, and in the spring and fall seasons is the perfect place to spot migrating grey whales.