75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr., San Francisco, CA 94118
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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.
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.
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.
The Midtown Terrace Playground Picnic Area is a charming spot nestled within the Midtown Terrace neighborhood of San Francisco, California. It's a picturesque location that offers families and friends a lovely setting for picnics and outdoor gatherings.
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.
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!
Coit Tower, 1 Telegraph Hill Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94133
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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.
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.
335 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Shakespeare Garden provides a romantic setting for a wedding tucked inside one of the most popular attractions in San Francisco. Upon entering the charming iron gate entrance, prepare yourself for a dreamy journey towards creating your own tale of love and devotion.
Discover San Francisco’s second-largest park. In addition to playgrounds, picnic areas and game courts, you’ll find the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, a golf course, McNab Lake and the newly renovated Coffman Pool. Explore an immense Natural Area of scenic meadows, grassland and wetland habitat.
Mile Rock Beach is a wild and glorious refuge on the Pacific Ocean, just steps away from the bustling Outer Richmond. Getting to the beach is half the fun as you walk out on the newly restored and breathtakingly beautiful Coastal Trail.
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.
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.
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.
Ocean Beach is 3.5-mile white sand beach on the west coast of San Francisco, California, bordering the Pacific Ocean. It is a popular spot for flying kites and windsurfing.
Tank Hill Park is located in San Francisco near the intersection of Clayton Street and Twin Peaks Boulevard, which circumscribes the hill to the south and east. A rocky outcropping defines the north side, which falls in cliffs to houses below.
This postage-stamp size playground located a block from popular Union Street shops offers a quiet respite for you and your child. Designed for tots and young school-age children in a idyllic, tree-covered spot, Cow Hollow Playground is the quintessential hidden park jewel.
Lake Merced is a very popular spot for runners, walkers, and cyclists! This lovely lake has multiple entrances to start your adventure. There are many benches and picnic tables located throughout the course of the lake. Perfect place to walk your dog or go fishing! Great spot for bird watching too!
Glen Canyon Park is a 66.6-acre recreation area located off of Elk Street and O'Shaughessy Boulevards in the Glen Park District. It includes a gymnasium, auditorium, Hiking trails and open space, A playground, Two baseball fields, Two tennis courts and A two-story Silver Tree Day Camp building.
