Places to go in San Francisco

Outdoors

Alamo Square Park

Green space with a playground, tennis court & views of the city's iconic painted Victorian houses.

Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA

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Alta Plaza Park

Park with a playground, tennis courts & a grand staircase that leads to panoramic views of the city.

Jackson St. &, Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA

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Batteries to Bluffs Trail

0.7-mi. pedestrian walkway along the shoreline, offering elevated views of the ocean & bluffs.

Battery to Bluffs Trail, San Francisco, CA 94129, USA

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Corona Heights Park

Bustling, hilly park featuring hiking trails & sweeping, scenic city vistas.

Roosevelt Way &, Museum Way, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA

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Crane Cove Park

Reclaimed area in a former shipyard, with a small beach for water sports & views of passing boats.

18th street and, 701 Illinois St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA

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Crissy Field

Grass field & sandy beach offering trails, a restored marsh & picturesque views of the Golden Gate.

San Francisco, CA 94129, USA

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Francisco Park

Small park at the top of Russian Hill (& former gravesite of Russian sailors) offering city views.

Russian Hill Park, Bay St &, Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA

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Glen Canyon Park

A deep canyon runs through this park, which features sports fields, tennis courts & playgrounds.

Elk St and, Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94127, USA

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Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Coastal urban park with historic sites & activities from bicycling to hiking to water sports.

California, USA

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Golden Gate Park

The city's 1,017-acre oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans, plus gardens & museums.

San Francisco, CA, USA

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Hawk Hill

Bird & butterfly viewing site & onetime military fort offering sweeping city & bridge views.

Hawk Hill, Conzelman Rd, Sausalito, CA 94965, USA

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Ina Coolbrith Park

This pint-sized, unassuming tract features a steep path & views of the city & bay.

Vallejo & Taylor, Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

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Lafayette Park

Puppies & picnickers pack this hilltop park, which includes a playground & tennis courts.

Gough St &, Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA

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Lands End Labyrinth

Artist Eduardo Aguilera created this labyrinth with views over the Golden Gate Bridge in 2004.

Lands End Trail, San Francisco, CA 94121, USA

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Lands End Lookout

Waterfront hiking through wildflowers, with shipwreck views & access to the Sutro Baths ruins.

680 Point Lobos Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121, USA

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Lands End Trail Eagles Point

916 El Camino Del Mar, San Francisco, CA 94121, USA

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Lovers’ Lane at the Presidio

Lover's Ln, San Francisco, CA 94129, USA

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Lower Great Highway Trail

This 3.5-mile beachfront recreational trail winds by the remains of a 19th-century swimming complex.

San Francisco, CA 94122, USA

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Mission Dolores Park

Locals of all ages gather at this outdoor hot spot for picnics & people-watching.

Dolores St &, 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA

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Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve

Peaceful green space features a variety of meandering trails through lush forest surrounds.

San Francisco, CA 94131, USA

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Mount Tamalpais State Park

Redwood groves plus hiking & biking trails that lead to sweeping views from a 2,571-foot peak.

3801 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA

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Mt. Davidson Park

Wooded park at the city's highest peak offering a few walking trails & sweeping urban vistas.

Myra Way, San Francisco, CA 94127, USA

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Muir Woods National Monument

Scenic, forested park featuring giant redwood trees, long hiking trails, a visitor center & more.

Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA

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Mussel Rock Park

Known for its rocky coastline, this park boasts sandy beaches, scenic ocean vistas & hiking trails.

Skyline Dr &, Parking lot, Westline Dr, Daly City, CA 94015, USA