San Francisco Botanical Garden 1199 9th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94122 ☎ (415) 661-1316 Last Updated: 10/17/2021 | |
The 55 acres (22.3 ha) San Francisco Botanical Garden includes over 50,000 individual plants, representing over 8,000 taxa from around the world, with particular focus on Magnolia species, high elevation palms, and cloud forest species from Central America, South America and Southeast Asia. | |
The San Francisco Botanical Garden is located in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. |
Eureka Peak Place » Outdoors Eureka Peak is a scenic spot located in Twin Peaks, California offering 360-degree views of San Francisco. Elevation at the summit is just over 900 feet (270 m). Eureka Valley is a neighborhood located in the center of San Francisco, California. It is sometimes also referred to as the Castro, as the neighborhood is centered around Castro Street, a major commercial and cultural thoroughfare in San Francisco. 66 views 💖 1San Francisco, CA 94114 | |
Twin Peaks Place » Outdoors Twin Peaks is a famous hilltop destination in San Francisco, California, that offers some of the most spectacular views of the city and the surrounding Bay Area. It is named for its two prominent peaks, which rise to an elevation of over 900 feet. 251 views 💖 1501 Twin Peaks Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94114 | |
Japanese Tea Garden Place » Outdoors The Japanese Tea Garden is a beautiful and serene destination located in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California. It is one of the oldest public Japanese gardens in the United States and has been a popular attraction since it first opened in 1894. 373 views 💖 975 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr., San Francisco, CA 94118 | |
Pioneer Park Place » Outdoors Pioneer Park, the five-acre park that surrounds Coit Tower, was created as a result of a great storm. In 1870, torrential rain and high winds destroyed the old signal station at the summit of Telegraph Hill, leaving four hilltop lots vacant. 14 views 💖 1Coit Tower, 1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94133 | |
Grandview Park Place » Outdoors The park facilities consist of only a set of two stairways, one with mosaic tiles, and a lone bench at the peak of the hill. However, the park is home to many rare, endangered dune plants and offers an incredible panoramic view extending on a clear day from the downtown skyline to the Farallones Islands over the Pacific. It's well worth the steep hike to the top! 15 views 💖 114th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122 | |
Billy Goat Hill Place » Outdoors Billy Goat Hill has amazing views of the city and bay, and a mix of urban forest and grassland plant communities. American kestrels and other raptors often soar overhead, hunting small mammals and reptiles. As rodents scurry through grasslands, they mark their trails with urine, which absorbs ultraviolet light. 47 views 💖 12442 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94131 | |
Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve Place » Outdoors The Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve is a natural area located on Mount Sutro, which is part of the San Francisco Peninsula. It is bordered by the neighborhoods of Inner Sunset, Forest Knolls, and Cole Valley. It is a lush and scenic urban forest that provides a peaceful escape from the bustling city. 44 views 💖 1San Francisco, CA 94131 | |
Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Garden Place » Outdoors To experience a brightly colored extravaganza of color, the tulips and other blooms at the Queen Wihelmina Tulip Garden at the Golden Gate Park provide the perfect accompaniment for the imposing Dutch Windmill, which has become a popular sight among visitors. Situated on John F. Kennedy Drive, located near Great Highway, the Tulip Garden bears the name of the late queen of the Netherlands. 60 views 💖 11690 John F Kennedy Dr, San Francisco, CA 94121 | |
Sutro Heights Place » Outdoors Sutro Heights Park is an historic public park in the Outer Richmond District of western San Francisco, California. It is within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and the Sutro Historic District. It is located above the Cliff House in the Lands End area, with views of the Seal Rocks, Ocean Beach, and the Pacific Ocean. 51 views 💖 1846 Point Lobos Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121 | |
Strawberry Hill Place » Outdoors While Blueberry Hill is quite the popular jingle, Strawberry Hill is a real location that showcases an amazing explosion of every shade of green imaginable. This Golden Gate Park attraction is a gift from nature in the form of an island that is situated in the middle of Stow Lake. A pretty engaging lot of activities and sights beckon the visitor looking for a refreshing excursion about San Francisco. 51 views 💖 1Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118 |