14 Places To Reach Mind-Blowing Views and Nature Right From San Francisco
1. Immigrant Point Overlook
Immigrant Point Overlook
San Francisco, United States
#hiking great butt blaster stair climb and view.
2. Hawk Hill
Hawk Hill
Sausalito, United States
Best Bang for your buck bike ride and view of SF and the Golden Gate. Avoid Sunday afternoon. Sunrise and sunset are best.
3. Tennessee Valley Trailhead
Tennessee Valley Trailhead
Mill Valley, United States
Just north of the Golden Gate Bridge is a short and flat 1.7 mile trail to Tennessee Valley Beach. Great for families. For a more rigorous trail you can venture off one of the other trails that lead up in the hills. #hiking #beach #marin #california
4. Aquatic Cove
Aquatic Cove
San Francisco, United States
Aquatic Park is the place to practice open water swimming in the bay. There are usually a few people swimming the line of buoys just offshore. The South End Rowing Club and Dolphin Clubs offer day passes on alternative days of the week for a place to leave your stuff and shower after your swim.
5. Marina Green Park
Marina Green Park
San Francisco, United States
Great spot for a stroll or run,or just lazing on the grass….. Continue on to Chrisy Field for a longer workout.
6. Crissy Field Marsh
Crissy Field Marsh
San Francisco, United States
This beach, which runs parallel to the Chrissy field bike path and marshland is a great place to walk and run your dog off-leash. #dog-park #beach
7. Presidio of San Francisco; Arguello Gate
Presidio of San Francisco; Arguello Gate
San Francisco, United States
San Francisco’s Presidio is an amazing place for a walk or run. Check out the trail on the ridge above the golf course for great views of both the Bay & the Ocean. Oh, and an Andy Goldsworthy sculpture. #hiking
8. Baker Beach
Baker Beach
San Francisco, United States
Great walk & doggy beach. Awesome for nudie time and laying out. #hiking
9. Stow Lake Boathouse
Stow Lake Boathouse
San Francisco, United States
Stow Lake, in the center of Golden Gate Park, is great for a stroll or jog. You can also rent a canoe or paddle boat at the boathouse for a mellow cruise around the lake.
10. Sutro Heights Park
Sutro Heights Park
San Francisco, United States
This is a great park with an amazing view of Ocean Beach.
11. San Francisco Botanical Gardens
San Francisco Botanical Gardens
San Francisco, United States
Located in Golden Gate Park, the Botanical Gardens are a great place to escape the city for a bit and stroll through continent themed gardens. See proteas from South Africa or visit the Asian cloud forest. The best time to visit is probably January when the gardens many magnolia trees are in bloom.
#garden #flowers #relax #nature
12. Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach
San Francisco, United States
OB sunsets and surf!
13. 16th Avenue Tiled Steps
16th Avenue Tiled Steps
San Francisco, United States
Check out these beautiful mosaic steps in the Sunset neighborhood. Fun fact: there are actually three sets of steps in the neighborhood, all with a different theme. The sea to sky themed ones seem to the favorite with picture takers (pictured here). #free
14. Lands End Labyrinth
Lands End Labyrinth
San Francisco, United States
The Presidio is one of the few National Parks actually within the city limits of a major metropolitan city. And that’s cool. #hiking