7 of the best · San Francisco, California
Parks, Beaches and Walks in San Francisco
The Lands End coastal trail and the Sutro Baths ruins, Crissy Field to the Golden Gate, Golden Gate Park, Dolores Park, Ocean Beach and a park on a roof.
Our 7 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love San Francisco.
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The wild edge of the city
Lands End and the Sutro Baths
The coastal trail along the cliffs at Lands End, past the ruins of the Sutro Baths.
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The Bay shore to the Golden Gate
Crissy Field
The bayside promenade and beach between the Marina and the Golden Gate Bridge.
The full list: Parks & Walks, A–Z
Parks & walks 6
Trails and green spaces.
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The Bay shore to the Golden Gate
Crissy Field
The bayside promenade and beach between the Marina and the Golden Gate Bridge.
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The city’s great park
Golden Gate Park
The long park running from the Haight to Ocean Beach, with museums, gardens and lakes.
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The wild edge of the city
Lands End and the Sutro Baths
The coastal trail along the cliffs at Lands End, past the ruins of the Sutro Baths.
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The Mission’s lawn
Mission Dolores Park
The sloping park above the Mission, with views of the downtown skyline.
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A garden in SoMa
Yerba Buena Gardens
A garden and cultural complex in SoMa, opposite SFMOMA.
750 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103Explore View on map
Beaches 1
The Pacific shore.
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The city’s Pacific shore
Ocean Beach
The long Pacific beach on the city’s western edge, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
San Francisco weather changes fast: bring a layer, even in summer. Ocean Beach is for walking, not swimming.
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