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Nature & Parks in San Francisco

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  • Aerial shot of Alcatraz Skyline...

1. Alcatraz Island

55,320
Historic Sites • National Parks
by James_Hytner
The self guided audio tour - excellent; the Ranger guided tour - excellent; the Junior Ranger program for the little...
  • Lindo Parque florido

2. Golden Gate Park

9,510
Parks
Golden Gate Park
by Rick-Rozzi
Excellent weather 55 degree, terrific views, paved paths and plenty of other runners, walkers an bikers enjoying thei...
  • View of Golden Gate Bridge

3. Lands End

2,831
Hiking Trails
Richmond District
by Waylandtraveller
Wonderful views of the Pacific Ocean, interesting history about sutro baths, shipwrecks and Victorian era SF, all 20...

4. San Francisco Bay

7,324
Bodies of Water
by CherylDD599
Wonderful harbour with sea lions and water birds and two fantastic bridges with the Golden Gate and the Bay bridge.
  • Ancient garden

5. San Francisco Botanical Garden

991
Nature & Wildlife Areas • Gardens
Golden Gate Park
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Open now
by TV2451
One of the prettiest places in Golden Gate Park, a wonderful collection of flowers and plants, beautifully maintained...

6. Japanese Tea Garden

3,303
Gardens
Golden Gate Park
by OneMagicBox
... creative talents to see in pagodas, cherry blossom trees, stone lanterns, the arched drum bridge, stepping stone ...
  • Views from the top of Angel Island

7. Angel Island State Park

978
State Parks
Fisherman’s Wharf
by 135Mayur
The truly fit can hike up to the island's summit - Mount Caroline Livermore, at 788 feet, where the views are sensati...
  • Batteries to Bluffs Trail in the Presidio, San Francisco

8. Presidio of San Francisco

1,860
Parks
Presidio
by 868williamn
The Presidio has terrific trails to hike, Andy Goldsworthy sculpture here and there, the surprisingly good Disney mus...
  • 貝克海灘上的金門大橋

9. Baker Beach

944
Beaches
Presidio
by H75travel
We enjoyed our stroll along the beach as we followed the route, appreciated the bridge and the sandpipers playing in...
  • Mission Dolores Park

10. Mission Dolores Park

874
Parks
Baja Noe
by paulsL7242UL
the park is huge and has great veiws of the city skyline where you can just chill and relax or even have snack or two.

11. Crissy Field

1,433
Parks
Presidio
•
Open now
by lynne0ne
A great getaway from the nearby urban bustle, these restored wetlands and meandering paths take you right along the S...
  • Ocean beach

12. Ocean Beach

407
Beaches
Outer Richmond
by bldit2
Drive up past The Cliff House and there’s a lovely small wooded park with parking with fabulous views of the Golden G...

13. Conservatory of Flowers

495
Nature & Wildlife Areas • Gardens
Golden Gate Park
by H7060QMjanes
The Conservatory is conveniently located in the Golden Gate Park so this is a great stop as you stroll through the park.
  • California sea lions at the doc, PIER 39.

14. Sea Lion Center

454
Nature & Wildlife Areas • Aquariums
Fisherman’s Wharf
by Aussie1fan
Great to see the seals interact in nature, well, on a dock, 😉 They interact and grumble at each other, very cute.
  • Maritime Park.

15. San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

681
Speciality Museums • National Parks
Fort Mason
by PepperNewJersey
We just visited the Visitor Center which provided us great exhibits an hands-on activities bout the Gold Rush, shipwr...
  • These pictures were taken from Treasure Island at night with my G10 and no tripod, just set it o

16. Treasure Island

254
Islands • Military Bases & Facilities
Treasure Island
by sondraw221
There are also a couple of super small wineries which make a nice tasting, and you can play bacce ball or just chill...
  • Marshall's Beach

17. Marshall’s Beach

42
Beaches
Presidio
by jontonyc
We spent the day at Marshall's Beach, this is a great secluded beach next to the Golden Gate Bridge.

18. San Francisco Zoo

852
Zoos
Merced Manor
Admission tickets from $25.00
by davetR2757JE
Docents were around most exhibits, often with hands-on displays and lots of good information.
  • Hidden Garden Steps

19. Hidden Garden Steps

62
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Gardens
Lake Street
by JDZatSF
... to the wooden steps that leads to an amazing hilltop park, where you will be rewarded with spectacular views 360 ...
  • Sutro Baths

20. The Coastal Trail

68
Hiking Trails
Presidio
by H75travel
It truly is a peaceful walk, where you can connect with nature and appreciate the fantastic views.

21. Aquarium of the Bay

1,645
Aquariums
Fisherman’s Wharf
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Open now
by X7964NYarunk
... seven-gill sharks, grand bat rays, giant Pacific octopuses, an array of jellies, and North American river otters.
  • Nice place to sit and relax.. water fall sound and wind from the surrounding trees.

22. Yerba Buena Gardens

310
Parks • Gardens
South Beach
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Open now
by mini
This park has a variety of museums such as the Children's Museum and Art Museum There is the big slide, carousel, bow...
  • Chinese Pagoda, Gift from Sister City Taipei to San Francisco, Stow Lake, Golden Gate Park, CA

23. Stow Lake

115
Bodies of Water
Golden Gate Park
by WillieMacfan
You can stroll around the lake, have a picnic, rent paddle boats/row boats, climb the mountain on the island, check o...
  • coral reef exhibit

24. Steinhart Aquarium

60
Aquariums
Golden Gate Park
Admission tickets from $36.95
by AnjanManda
... alligator.There are displays about vast diversity of plants and creatures & also land scapes around the world.Don...
  • China Beach

25. China Beach

84
Beaches
  • Aquatic Park. part of SF Maritime National Historical Park

26. Aquatic Park

80
Neighborhoods • Parks
Fort Mason
by metolius
Or enjoy a pleasant stroll out along Muni Pier on the north side of the cove and enjoy the views out across the bay a...
  • Children's Creativity Carousel

27. Children's Creativity Museum

84
Speciality Museums • Parks
South Beach
by PaulB476
Great place for kids with a lot of fun things to do (especially on a rainy day when we were there).

28. Fort Funston

157
Beaches • Nature & Wildlife Areas
Lakeshore
by CarmenL2112
You will find this place very relaxing, cool in Summer and spectacular scenery of the Pacific Ocean, People will walk...
  • Windmill

29. Golden Gate Park Windmills & Tulips

79
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Gardens
Golden Gate Park
by mini
Always Amazing Wind Mills at Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
  • Fort Mason Center

30. Fort Mason Center

137
Marinas • Art Museums
Marina District
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Open now
by CTBCalifornia
Excellent - History, Art Galleries, Food & Coffee Venues, Beautiful Park Area
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