Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Presidio National Park, San Francisco

Niamh B. • November 20, 2015Fantastic park to spend a few hours exploring!

Levar R. • April 16, 2016It's a great experience for kids and adults. Weekdays are the best days To beat crowds but it's a wonderful day out.

Lindsey • January 19, 2013Nice coastal hike to the bridge & back. (Just under 3 miles total.) On weekends, get there early to get a parking spot.

Caroline C. • August 8, 2022Best place for a summer dinner outside. Pack your food and pick any of the stellar tables with a world class view.

SF Weekly • May 31, 2012SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick- Best Natural Art Piece Resembling the Transamerica Building. Andy Goldsworthy’s Spire. Situated on a hillside inside the Presidio, the 100-foot...

Sean M. • March 20, 2021Everything outdoors can be done here. Beautiful place to walk, run, bike or have a picnic

Charley T. • September 20, 2015Loved this hike! Quick and Breezy with great beach views

Edward H. • August 3, 2012In my opinion, the best view of the golden gate bridge is at this beach. You can also spot dolphins swimming here sometimes. I've been all over the US and this is my favorite beach in the country!

Paige C. • November 19, 2015Beautiful beach with scenic views - perfect for a walk with your pup!

DJ Leah R. • 2 weeks agoThis is my favorite beach to take my top off and sunbathe with no top on!

Priscilla L. • May 3, 2015Beautiful landscape but definitely need to bring a jacket, it's really windy.

Allison K. • June 2, 2022Parking can be difficult, but great photo ops of the bridge and nice walking trails

Ninah R. • April 1, 2017Nice view of the pacific ocean and golden gate. Right next to a pretty busy street though

Dan S. • September 17, 2019It’s a fountain with Yoda. Not much beyond that. The grounds are nice and there’s a Starbucks right around the corner. Worth it to walk over to the Palace of Fine Arts while you’re in the area.

Thomas B. • May 7, 2018Beautifully landscaped open space. The pond features a haven for the family of Mallards. Often feedings from locals brings all the ducks to the pond.

Clare • September 30, 2015Great vista and place to take pictures on a clear day

New York D. • October 2, 2014Super dog friendly!

Christopher B. • October 25, 2014Oldest Adobe building in S.F. Built three nations ago by Spanish in 1776. Decent Mexican food cafe inside.

Davin C. • January 23, 2020Nice park to spend the afternoon

# I. • March 17, 2010Try to do this once a week

Darlene Y. • August 19, 2018Come early to reserve picnic tables on the weekend. Like 6 am! 😬

Dave • September 11, 2011Walk/run/bike along this nice wide (unpaved) path by the water from the Beach Hut Cafe to Fort Point (about 1.5mi), taking in views of Alcatraz, Crissy Field & the Golden Gate Bridge.

Holger L. • August 25, 2011Very nice playground near the Presidio. It has a water/sand structure as well.

Jeffrey G. • March 7, 2012On warm sunny days this is sometimes a good place to watch hawks ride thermals off the hillside.

Marissa C. • September 11, 2018Picnic tables with a view of Golden Gate bridge ... parking close by and grills available. Can be cold so bring a sweater!

Vol T. • May 29, 2013The oldest pathway in SF! Take It from Jackson entrance to Main Post then towards National Cemetery. Beautiful and peaceful.

Amy B. • February 28, 2015Makes you feel like you're miles away from a city. Great place to walk dog.

Joe C. • October 5, 2013Look around you.

Joanne • December 20, 2015Extremely beautiful when there's fog or when it's sunset.

Priscilla B. • February 23, 2016Great view of the bay!!