San Francisco · San Mateo County, CA
Sports & Recreation in San Francisco
Scout analyzed 155 San Francisco places and surfaced the ones that actually fit sports & recreation.
Places analyzed
155
Matches
9
Typical spend
$150
Typical visit
2.6 hr
Best neighborhoods for sports & recreation
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
Scout-verified spots
Buena Vista
Buena Vista Park
Verdant, 36-acre park featuring trails, live oak groves, San Francisco city vistas & more.
Lakeshore
TPC Harding Park
Spend a morning or afternoon playing golf at this public course with scenic views. Expect a round to last about 4 hours and cost $100-350 per person, depending on resident status and tee time.
Sports & Recreation
Diablo Creek Golf Course
Diablo Creek Golf Course is suitable for a 3-4 hour solo or group golf outing, including 18 holes, practice at the driving range, and a casual meal. Expect to spend $30-$80 per person for greens fees.
Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park Golf Course
Spend a few hours playing a round of golf with views of the Golden Gate Bridge. This is a good solo activity or outing with friends, costing around $35-75 per person for greens fees. It pairs well with a picnic or a meal at a nearby casual spot afterward.
Diablo Shadows
Boundary Oak Golf Course
Boundary Oak Golf Course is suitable for a 4-hour sports outing, potentially paired with a meal afterwards. Expect to spend $50-150 per person for a round of golf.
Presidio of San Francisco
Presidio Golf Course
Spend a half-day or more playing a round of golf, enjoying the outdoors and views. Budget around $100-250 per person for greens fees and potentially food or drink at the clubhouse.
Sports & Recreation
Callippe Preserve Golf Course
Spend a morning or afternoon playing a round of golf, usually taking about 4 hours. Expect to pay between $50 and $150 for a round, potentially more for peak times or cart rental.
Sports & Recreation
Shoreline Golf Links
Shoreline Golf Links is a good spot for a few hours of outdoor recreation, suitable for solo play or with a group. Expect to spend $30-$100 per person for greens fees, potentially more for food and equipment.
Lakeshore
The Olympic Club
The Olympic Club is a private golf course, typically requiring membership or a guest invitation for a multi-hour round of golf. Expect a high spend for greens fees, caddy, and potentially F&B.
Worth the splurge
When the night needs to land.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
What Scout found
- 9 of the 155 analyzed San Francisco places fit sports & recreation.
- 100% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 50% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Scenic, Social, Adventurous.
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