Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
1. SWIMMING
The icy waters of the Bay are an option only if you're a polar bear or an indomitable
surfer. Most visitors will want to head for a pool - try the Embarcadero YMCA.
Em-
barcadero YMCA • 169 Steuart St • 415 957 9622 •
www.ymcasf.org
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2. HIKING
The Bay Area is replete with magnificent hiking trails for every type of nature-lover.
Land's End offers some wild terrain to scramble over (for further details see
A Two-
Hour Hike Around Land's End
)
, and
Mount Tamalpais
is crisscrossed with trails. But
just scaling the city's hills is enough hiking for most people.
3. IN-LINE SKATING
Golden Gate Park and in-line skaters make a perfect match, especially on Sundays,
when the main street in the park is closed to cars. Or try the path that runs along Mar-
ina Green for smoothly paved surfaces.
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4. SKATEBOARDING
Skateboard ramps are wherever you make them in this city - along Market Street
in the Financial District, in one of the dozens of parks, or on any plaza. Protection
against the inevitable vagaries of flying around on wheels means you should gear up
appropriately.
DLX • 1831 Market St
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FTC Skateboarding • 1632 Haight St
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