Angel Food

Ready to host a Halloween or holiday-season picnic or barbecue? Several of Angel Island's best picnic sites were untouched by the fire. The sprawling lawn at Ayala Cove makes for an ideal picnic spot; it gets crowded during summer, but the fall and winter months are quieter and less populated—especially right now. Another one of the bay's premier spots is only a 20-minute walk from Ayala Cove. Camp Reynolds, on the western side of the island, has everything you need for a picnic: huge bay views, lots of space, a tiny beach, and none of the crowds. Don't forget the Frisbee and Nerf ball!

TIP: All the concessions on the island are open until Nov. 23. This includes the Cove Café, which sells wine by the glass or the bottle!

Barbecuing is allowed on the island. All sites have picnic tables, barbecues, and water (except Camp Reynolds). All sites are dirt-based except for East Garrison, which is asphalt & dirt. Groups of 35 to 200 people can reserve a site by calling 800-444-7275. Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry schedule. No dogs.

Help Angel Island Recover: State park rangers are gathering emails of people who would like to volunteer to help rebuild the island. If you're interested, send your contact info to aivc@parks.ca.gov with the subject line "Angel Island Fire Volunteer." For information on making a tax-deductible donation to the Angel Island Association, visit angelisland.org.