Outdoors
From our green parks and beautiful beaches to the vast wilderness beyond the bridge, the City offers fresh air and inspiration at every turn.
There is no city like San Francisco for the outdoors. Our Tunnel Tops in the Presidio, designed by renowned landscape architect James Corner, is a perfect example of how we integrate urban and natural spaces. So does Salesforce Park in the heart of downtown. This popular open space is blocks long and many stories off the ground. And don't forget about Golden Gate Park, the 1,000-plus acre urban oasis that was once deemed impossible to create.
From hilltop parks and shaded canyons to craggy cliffs and quiet meadows, San Francisco's natural beauty is one of the top reasons why so many leave their heart in San Francisco.
Top San Francisco Beaches
San Francisco’s beaches offer breathtaking views as well as plenty of hiking, kite-flying, surfing, relaxing and more.
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Golden Gate Park's Hidden Treasures
Whether you visit the park regularly or you’ve never been, discover the best things to do in one of San Francisco’s most interesting locations.
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Six Things to Do At Filoli
Your guide to one of the best-kept secrets just outside of San Francisco, a historic home and garden begging to be explored all year round.
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Why You Should Visit Yerba Buena Gardens
Summer is the perfect season to explore Yerba Buena Gardens, a downtown oasis full of open lawns that host family-friendly events.
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Where to Enjoy the Great Outdoors
The hundreds of parks in San Francisco offer you no shortage of activities. Enjoy beaches, hills, impressive man-made architecture or natural wonders.
Outdoors in
San Francisco
Fog cloaks the gleaming bay waters with an alluring charm you’ll only find in San Francisco. If you haven’t visited yet, the City by the Bay will leave you breathless; discover countless outdoor gems throughout the city and beyond.
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Tuolumne County is less than 150 miles from San Francisco, and is the most direct route to Yosemite National Park and Stanislaus National Forest.
Baker Beach, this small, secluded stretch of sand is one of San Francisco's best-kept secrets.
Explore famed old growth coastal redwoods less than an hour away from San Francisco.
Countless art, music, dance, and theater organizations create and produce outstanding outdoor performances year-round.
With the help of local adventurer Paulina Dao and Hilton, we've created the perfect San Francisco itinerary for outdoors lovers.
Whatever your style, there's a hot spring within a day's drive of San Francisco waiting for you.
Snow may never fall in San Francisco, but that doesn't mean you can't lace up your skates and get out on the ice.
There are a number of great, iconic attractions to experience on your way to San Francisco's most famous landmark.