



Lake Del Valle
Livermore
One of the few Bay Area reservoirs where you can actually swim, with lifeguarded beaches on both shores. Surrounded by oak-covered hills, the 5-mile lake offers a scenic escape for paddling, fishing, and cooling off.
Lifeguard-monitored swimming
Reservoir swimming exception
Multi-activity recreation area
Oak-covered valley setting
Tips
🅿️$10 parking fee
🏄great for stand-up paddle boarding
⏰boat rentals can have long waits on weekends
Lake Del Valle
Livermore




One of the few Bay Area reservoirs where you can actually swim, with lifeguarded beaches on both shores. Surrounded by oak-covered hills, the 5-mile lake offers a scenic escape for paddling, fishing, and cooling off.
Lifeguard-monitored swimming
Reservoir swimming exception
Multi-activity recreation area
Oak-covered valley setting
Tips
🅿️$10 parking fee
🏄great for stand-up paddle boarding
⏰boat rentals can have long waits on weekends