Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Tim D. • September 1, 2015Beautiful park to! You can rent tandem bikes or go quadcycling!

Raj S. • May 26, 2013Plenty of parking on JFK. Perfect for lounging around. Lots of people barbecuing, having parties and hanging out.

Jason S. • March 2, 2014Wonderful grove. Very peaceful. The engraved names and the still landscape adds to the importance of this place. Community volunteering on 3rd Sat from March to October

Jonathan M. • August 22, 2015The flowers are really nice. Nice date spot

WhiskeyAvenger • June 26, 2018There are spots to sit while overlooking the waterfall. Very relaxing.

Megan Allison • January 16, 2017Free for SF residents but paid admission for everyone else, so it's one of the nicest uncrowded secret spots in Golden Gate Park. Great for picnics, dates and meditating.

Paul • May 18, 2015Great walk, beautiful waterfalls. Great view overlooking the city at top of hill. Worth the hike.

Karen • January 19, 2019The views are stunning from this location. Definitely just take some time for quiet reflection.

Jenny • May 31, 2015It's a small space but packed with plants. Bring a friend who knows a lot about plants to get the best experience

Alaa M. • March 20, 2013It's a must see place

Brian S. • January 7, 2018My kids love this place. It has everything in their opinion. Concrete and standard slides. Great climbing structures. Carousel. Huge meadow for frisbees and rocket launches.

Beata M. • January 29, 2013Wonderful views of San Francisco from the top of the hill

Scott H. • June 14, 2018Lots of grass, a great place to smoke grass. Named after the greatest comedian and actor to come out of the city.

Bennett W W. • June 14, 2016This is an excellent outdoor area to enjoy lunch, take a stroll or sit together and chat.

Aaron L. • April 27, 2013Grab a blanket and a bottle of wine and walk 10 steps to an open meadow. Pretty perfect.

Treena M. • July 25, 2011Great park - slides, rope mountain, carousel. One of the best parks for kids I have been to.

Jacob F. • April 19, 2018By night: just soul-tearingly ghastly. Highly recommended.

Jinnie L. • November 2, 2014has a large grassy area that people can picinic (good place to enjoy lunch) n play some ball games :) lovely place!

Sergio L. • September 28, 2015One of the best Japanese Gardens I've been to. Definitely stop by here of you're visiting SF.

Ava • August 11, 2015one of my favorite parts of golden gate park—very beautiful and nice to picnic or read on a rare day when the sun is out

Brian B. • April 24, 2010Great off-leash dog place. Also good for kite flying.

Max K. • July 12, 2015Green and lush grass! No drought here! 😉

Vadim L. • April 4, 2010Great place for older kids, 4+. Coordination required to navigate the structure. There's a bathroom nearby, making this pg the best at GGP for long time play.

AJ L. • May 29, 2014This was a gift from Taiwan to the city of San Francisco back in the '80s. It's very tranquil and offers a beautiful view of Stow Lake.

WhiskeyAvenger • June 27, 2018My favorite spot in the Botanical Garden. It is beautiful and tranquil. It makes for a great place to quietly reflect.

WhiskeyAvenger • July 4, 2018Beautiful location. It is easily the most lovely fountain/pool in Golden Gate Park.

Cristina • October 26, 2016Beautiful flowers and ambiance

Jess M. • April 27, 2016Love his work. Go on a blue sky day for the best experience. Great extra when you're visiting de Young.

Afro l. • May 27, 2018De Young can do no wrong. Make sure to check out the 360 panoramic view at the other tower