Start with Point Pinole Regional Shoreline, which offers paved trails, wide parking areas, and waterfront views a short drive from Tara Hills. San Pablo Reservoir Recreation Area is another easy option for fishing, hiking, and boat launches with nearby parking and picnic areas. Wildcat Canyon Regional Park provides hilltop vistas and trailheads that accommodate day parking for larger vehicles. These spots are all reachable via Interstate 80, making day drives and returns to Tara Hills straightforward.