Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Coit Tower
Parrot's-eye views over the bay on the garden-lined stairways. (
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Beaches & Waterfront
Crissy Field
The old army airstrip is now patrolled by windsurfers, shorebirds, joggers
and puppies. (
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Ocean Beach
Beachcombers, surfers and serious sand-castle architects brave SF's
blustery Pacific Ocean. (
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Baker Beach
Golden Gate Bridge views, sustainable fishing, and clothing-optional sun-
bathing on a former army base. (
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Exploratorium
Gauge the bay's mood from pier sensors at the waterfront Bay Observat-
ory. (
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San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park
Tour 120-year-old boats bobbing like
giant bath toys along Fisherman's Wharf. (
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Outdoor Activities
Golden Gate Park
All of San Francisco's favorite pastimes in one place: baseball, biking,
hair-rocking and lollygagging. (
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Coastal Trail
Cover 9 miles of waterfront from Fort Funston to Fort Mason, with spark-
ling Pacific and bay views. (
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Dolores Park
Serious soccer and hoops, lazy Frisbee and tennis, plus protests, festivals
and free movies. (
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La Raza Skatepark
Watch SF's urban skate legends blast off the bowl and kindergartners
land their first kick-flips. (
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Botanical Wonders
San Francisco Botanical Garden
Explore the world inside Golden Gate Park, from Cali-
fornia redwoods to South African savannas. (
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Japanese Tea Garden
Contemplate priceless lost-and-found bonsai over iron pots of tea.
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