1.Golden Gate Park
When San Franciscans refer to "park", there is one that receives the article: Golden Gate Park. All are fond of San Francisco held here: free minds, free music, redwood, Frisbee, protests, art, bonsai, and buffalo. Discover the range of attractions below, or just follow your bliss from east to west.
Beginning on the east side, where the Conservatory of Flowers and contemplative protected valley AIDS Memorial Grove happened. When the Academy of Sciences, bypassing the Shakespeare Garden, about 150 in the writings of Shakespeare said plants. Very close to the Japanese Tea Garden, Botanical Garden of San Francisco, and Strybing Arboretum. Chef Martin Luther King Drive to polo fields, where the 1967 Human Be-In was held and still held free concerts in the past summer.
Outdoor activities abound here: a shooting, baseball and softball, fly fishing, swimming pools, a golf disc golf, bowling, horseshoe lawn four football pitches and 21 tennis courts . But the big attraction here for athletes are miles of trails for biking, jogging and riding through the natural beauty of the park. Or maybe just prepare a picnic basket and spend the day under the sunny skies of San Francisco.
practical information
Detailed maps are available at McLaren Lodge Park (corner of Fell and Stanyan Streets), at the entrance of the park, under the beautiful cypress is the official tree of the city. Saturday and Sunday, the park is closed to traffic along John F. Kennedy Drive.
2.Yosemite National Park
Yosemite is the Taj Mahal of national parks and packages hectares of stunning beauty. But no matter how busy Yosemite is simply lift your eyes slightly above the people and his heart immediately moved by the incomparable beauty of the feel of the park.
Admire the majestic profile of Half Dome, ride the powerful Mecca that is El Capitan, or walking in Tuolumne Grove, where huge, impressive surround Sequoia. Dive into the mists week Yosemite Falls, precious stones subalpine lakes in the desert, and distribution in the clear waters of Hetch Hetchy.
There are trails everywhere, flat and stiff, short and long, to see waterfalls and beautiful places to swim in the river. There are bike paths along the valley, near death, and on a hot day, especially off road and under forest cover; the coolest place to be.
In the center of the valley, its green meadows flanked dishes large stands of trees surrounded by the most amazing rock walls in all directions. Here you will find the reception center, which is very useful if you want to stock up on water, find a bathroom, or maybe just to find some shade.
practical information
Yosemite is open year-round from the west (highways 120 and 140 W) and south (Highway 41) and was also the east (via Highway 120 E). After crossing the bridge of San Francisco Oakland Bay moves through Grand Central Valley and the foothills of the Sierra. After the beautiful Merced River in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada, Yosemite National Park. The roads are plowed in winter, but snow chains may be required at any time.
3.Painted Ladies
The best restaurants are not as spectacular as the picnic tables in Alamo Square Park in Steiner Postcard Row, offering an array of pastel Victorian homes, known as the Painted Ladies. In fact, luxury retailer gingerbread, look me in the windows and glazing ruffles adorn the houses are left craving dessert.
This collection pot candy colored Victorian houses is one of the most popular assets of San Francisco. Although there are many in the city, this is the largest concentration of such recovered jewelry. In the corner of Fulton and Steiner, Alamo Square, streets, you can see the sharp edges of financial districts skyscrapers behind a row of Victoria - one of the most famous views in San Francisco. You can even see the city.
practical information
The line Painted Ladies Steiner Street across from Alamo Square, in the district of Lower Haight. The area is accessible by bus and tram, and a few blocks from Golden Gate Park. Many quality cheap food and bars nearby.
4.Presidio
Once a military base, the Presidio is now a public park at the tip of the San Francisco Peninsula. The Spanish established a military fort on the site in 1776 and was subsequently shipped to Mexico and the United States in 1848. The original name was the Royal Fort of San Francisco, with the translation of "prison" of the strength and the region remained a base for active military operations until 1995. Since 1996, the Presidio was a park. It is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, but is operated by a private trust.
Among the many options for outdoor recreation in El Presidio are hiking, mountain biking and golf. The waters off of the park's beaches are good places for kite surfing or sailing, not to mention the fish. There is also a camp in the park is open from April to October facility and a cottage in a former residence of the US military.
practical information
A stop at the Visitor Center Presidio know the activities and attractions of the park. The center is open from Thursday to Sunday 10: 00-16: 00 The park itself is open 24/7 and there is no cost to enter.
5.Angel Island State Park
Proving far from the city does not have an ordeal, Angel Island, the largest island in the Bay of San Francisco, is a fast ferry and seemingly miles from the ordinary. Small but well, Angel Island has some of the best views of the San Francisco Bay in the neighborhood. Climb to the top of Mount Livermore to take pictures of a spectacular panoramic view of the bay and down the paved driveway to see some of the beautiful beaches of the Angel Island. The five Bay Area bridges can be seen from the point of the island, including the impressive and famous Golden Gate.
Visitors enjoy this little island miles of excellent hiking trails, a café and Oyster Creek, and many forms of transport craft (segway, tram and electric scooters). Here you can explore this natural treasure pace and at your own pace.
practical information
During the winter months (November to February) is the best time to visit is the weekend where services are open, but come summer, every day is a good time to explore the great walks in nature and Islands activities.
6.AT & T Park
The best reason to go to a baseball game San Francisco Giants used to sit at AT & T Park, known for its ideal location in the San Francisco Bay, overlooking the water of the highest seats. But now, the best reason to see in action the World Series champion in 2010. There are few better ways to spend a summer afternoon in San Francisco cheer fan favorites like Tim Lincecum, Brian Wilson and Cody Ross in one of the best ballparks in the country, despite the "summer" is a misnomer - a typical night temperatures at aT & T Park are not found in most baseball games, so wear jackets , scarves and other layers you need. Welcome to San Francisco.
If you can not get tickets to a game, you can go to the arches along the promenade and see a pair of free tickets.
practical information
AT & T Park is on the south side of the Embarcadero, bounded by King, second and third blocks. The park is easily accessible by bus and San Francisco Muni; Parking is available if you come by car. Tickets to a game are often difficult to reach during the MLB season, but you can buy one of the bearing seats 500 tickets sold each day before the game, but make sure you have four hours before it starts .
7.Dolores park
When the sun breaks through the clouds in San
Francisco, the Mission District feels first. Therefore watch Dolores Park for the first fans to find the right time in the most literal sense. Tennis and basketball courts, a soccer field, playground and dog playground, and public baths are one of the park's most popular family in San Francisco. Also known for its spectacular panoramic view of the city of San Francisco, Dolores Park is a highlight for every sunny day in San Francisco.
practical information
Dolores Park is two blocks south of Mission Dolores on the western edge of the Mission District. Tram line J-Church Muni Metro runs through the park.
Beginning on the east side, where the Conservatory of Flowers and contemplative protected valley AIDS Memorial Grove happened. When the Academy of Sciences, bypassing the Shakespeare Garden, about 150 in the writings of Shakespeare said plants. Very close to the Japanese Tea Garden, Botanical Garden of San Francisco, and Strybing Arboretum. Chef Martin Luther King Drive to polo fields, where the 1967 Human Be-In was held and still held free concerts in the past summer.
Outdoor activities abound here: a shooting, baseball and softball, fly fishing, swimming pools, a golf disc golf, bowling, horseshoe lawn four football pitches and 21 tennis courts . But the big attraction here for athletes are miles of trails for biking, jogging and riding through the natural beauty of the park. Or maybe just prepare a picnic basket and spend the day under the sunny skies of San Francisco.
practical information
Detailed maps are available at McLaren Lodge Park (corner of Fell and Stanyan Streets), at the entrance of the park, under the beautiful cypress is the official tree of the city. Saturday and Sunday, the park is closed to traffic along John F. Kennedy Drive.
2.Yosemite National Park
Admire the majestic profile of Half Dome, ride the powerful Mecca that is El Capitan, or walking in Tuolumne Grove, where huge, impressive surround Sequoia. Dive into the mists week Yosemite Falls, precious stones subalpine lakes in the desert, and distribution in the clear waters of Hetch Hetchy.
There are trails everywhere, flat and stiff, short and long, to see waterfalls and beautiful places to swim in the river. There are bike paths along the valley, near death, and on a hot day, especially off road and under forest cover; the coolest place to be.
In the center of the valley, its green meadows flanked dishes large stands of trees surrounded by the most amazing rock walls in all directions. Here you will find the reception center, which is very useful if you want to stock up on water, find a bathroom, or maybe just to find some shade.
practical information
Yosemite is open year-round from the west (highways 120 and 140 W) and south (Highway 41) and was also the east (via Highway 120 E). After crossing the bridge of San Francisco Oakland Bay moves through Grand Central Valley and the foothills of the Sierra. After the beautiful Merced River in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada, Yosemite National Park. The roads are plowed in winter, but snow chains may be required at any time.
3.Painted Ladies
This collection pot candy colored Victorian houses is one of the most popular assets of San Francisco. Although there are many in the city, this is the largest concentration of such recovered jewelry. In the corner of Fulton and Steiner, Alamo Square, streets, you can see the sharp edges of financial districts skyscrapers behind a row of Victoria - one of the most famous views in San Francisco. You can even see the city.
practical information
The line Painted Ladies Steiner Street across from Alamo Square, in the district of Lower Haight. The area is accessible by bus and tram, and a few blocks from Golden Gate Park. Many quality cheap food and bars nearby.
4.Presidio
Among the many options for outdoor recreation in El Presidio are hiking, mountain biking and golf. The waters off of the park's beaches are good places for kite surfing or sailing, not to mention the fish. There is also a camp in the park is open from April to October facility and a cottage in a former residence of the US military.
practical information
A stop at the Visitor Center Presidio know the activities and attractions of the park. The center is open from Thursday to Sunday 10: 00-16: 00 The park itself is open 24/7 and there is no cost to enter.
5.Angel Island State Park
Visitors enjoy this little island miles of excellent hiking trails, a café and Oyster Creek, and many forms of transport craft (segway, tram and electric scooters). Here you can explore this natural treasure pace and at your own pace.
practical information
During the winter months (November to February) is the best time to visit is the weekend where services are open, but come summer, every day is a good time to explore the great walks in nature and Islands activities.
6.AT & T Park
If you can not get tickets to a game, you can go to the arches along the promenade and see a pair of free tickets.
practical information
AT & T Park is on the south side of the Embarcadero, bounded by King, second and third blocks. The park is easily accessible by bus and San Francisco Muni; Parking is available if you come by car. Tickets to a game are often difficult to reach during the MLB season, but you can buy one of the bearing seats 500 tickets sold each day before the game, but make sure you have four hours before it starts .
7.Dolores park
Francisco, the Mission District feels first. Therefore watch Dolores Park for the first fans to find the right time in the most literal sense. Tennis and basketball courts, a soccer field, playground and dog playground, and public baths are one of the park's most popular family in San Francisco. Also known for its spectacular panoramic view of the city of San Francisco, Dolores Park is a highlight for every sunny day in San Francisco.
practical information
Dolores Park is two blocks south of Mission Dolores on the western edge of the Mission District. Tram line J-Church Muni Metro runs through the park.
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