The place offers a parking lot for convenience and restroom on site. I set up my mat on the sandy…read moreshore at Crissy Field East Beach to view the "Opening Day on the Bay" boat parade, and it was perfect! Lots of unleashed dogs running around with their owners. Plenty of boats floating by. Great views of awesome SF landmarks, such as Alcatraz island. The park stretches all the way to the Golden Gate Bridge, with grassy fields and the Fort Point historic site located beyond the beach setting. I come here often, particularly for attending special events on the water while picnicking on the smooth soft sand. It's a great spot for relaxing with loved ones, and not too far from many other cool activities and offerings in the Presidio.

I love Crissy Field. It is a great place for family to hangout and have a picnic. There's a new…read morefood hall that opened up that I have yet to try, but there is food options there if you don't have time to pack something. A great place to go for family picnic!

Saturday our family of 4 took our Goldendoodle and some sand toys and had an absolute blast! Our…read moredog and eldest loved running thru waves! Her little sister giggled as she buried her in sand! This amazing SF beach offers amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge, free parking, restrooms, dog rinse/shower area, picnic tables, and bbqs! 5/5 stars! Will return to take pics of the Golden Gate Bridge! SYOY! :-D

The spot to dip in for open water swimming with fantastic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and…read moreAlcatraz. Sizable parking lot right off the beach that I believe is free- and it's accessible for the disabled. Grab your kayak, your wetsuit or lace up your sneakers to go along the water line and take in world class views.

Came here during a nice San Francisco sunny afternoon to watch the Sunset. There was a good crowd…read moreof people doing the same. Lots of stadium seating to just hang out and enjoy the area. Always a great spot.

The Dolphin Club swims here - and so do swimmers from YPAC Presidio who want to practice open water…read moreswimming. On select Sundays they step into the 50 degree water in wetsuits and confidently start towards their goal, Alcatraz. I asked the kids if they ever got bumped by a shark and they giggled, agreeing, "No, but most times we go out, seals want to play and swim under and nose us, it's funny." Located adjacent to the Maritime Museum, just down the steps to the water's edge.

Crane Cove Park is one of those spots in SF that feels peaceful yet lively at the same time. The…read morewaterfront views make for a nice and relaxing walk. The pathways are wide and thoughtfully designed, making it easy to navigate even on busier days. Most people are very good at staying in one lane and vice versa. People and cyclists are respectful. The park is also impressively clean and well maintained, which really adds to the overall experience. It's a great place to bring your dogs, kids, or simply enjoy some solo time outdoors. There's plenty of open space for dogs to stroll comfortably, and the sandy beach area is a fun bonus for families with kids. There is also plenty of parking around, with 2 parking lots nearby.

This one star review is specifically about the bathrooms: they need to be open until sunset,…read moreespecially on weekends. My family was at the park with young children (3 yo and 6 yo) two days ago (Saturday 10/3) at 4pm. The protective barrier to the bathroom right next to the kids playground was down. The bathrooms were inaccessible. Please Port Authority work with SF Parks and Rec and figure out a solution to this problem.

Been going here when it was just a parking lot and the giant baseball structures. This was before…read morethe beach area, apts and businesses were all here. I absolutely love this area and the giants - so much so that I just had to have our own commemorative custom brick. Finally found it today and love the location, overlooking the waterfront, stadium and boats. I love sitting out here to people watch or walk or catch the concerts from outside (I wasn't trying to pay $700 to get into Kendrick Lamar). It's super clean and it's one of my fav hang out spots!

Remember when Joni Mitchell wrote "Big Yellow Taxi" and sang "You don't know what you got 'til it's…read moregone... they paved paradise and put up a parking lot"? Well, here's one green patch that gratefully escaped Joni's downcast fate. The park consists of five acres of bucolic landscaping, which hugs McCovey Cove right across from Oracle Park. I was already familiar with the walking path since it predates the park and provides an inevitable connection for the San Francisco Bay Trail. You can walk easily to Chase Center and Crane Cove from here. Beyond the trail is the Great Lawn, an acre of greenery that slopes toward the water and creates a natural amphitheater. There are other parts of the park like the Gathering Grove and the Shoreline Sands that function primarily as congregation areas during game days and cultural events. But come any time, especially near sunset, because the key draw from any vantage point is the view of Downtown, the Bay Bridge, and of course, the bay itself. RELATED - Exploring Mission Bay? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/0Glo0JcPcN

We took a Class 3 day trip on the South Fork of the American last week. Everything was…read moreprofessionally done and went smoothly. Our equipment was in excellent shape. Our guide was experienced, patient and knew the river well. He took good care of my 10 year old granddaughter, who was a first-timer. This is a quality outfit. I recommend them without reservation. Of note: the South Fork has become a bit crowded with rafts. I'll be trying a different river next time.

I decided to do something solo for the day and I did the middle fork 1 day rafting trip with class…read more3 and 4 rapids. Thank you to my rafting guide Izzie, she was very knowledgeable and funny and she made our whole rafting feel comfortable. A yummy lunch was provided on a beautiful day and all the guides were very friendly. I definitely want to do this again because I had a blast!!

One of my favorite places to catch views of the city and the Bay Bridge! Highly recommend a walk…read moreout here. I find the evening the most peaceful, but it's always a nice place to visit any time of day. My routine is to usually grab something from the Ferry Building (if things are still open) and wander out here. 2025: 40/100

It was a beautiful morning, so I decided to take a walk from my hotel down to the Embarcadero. I…read morewandered out along Pier 14 to soak in the views and snap a few pics of the Bay Bridge. At the end of the pier, a few guys were out fishing, and you could catch the ferry coming and going just beside it. Just a short walk away is the Ferry Building Marketplace, filled with little shops and places to grab a bite. A lovely spot to enjoy some calm and take in the beauty of San Francisco.

Beautiful park by some of the most iconic places in San Francisco. Close by to Grace Cathedral,…read moreFairmont Hotel, the Mark Hopkins Hotel, and the Huntington Hotel. Thus, this park is meticulously manicured and decorated year round, especially stunning during the holidays with decorative lights. Right in the center of the park, there's a fountain here replicated after the Fontana delle Tartarughe (Fountain of the Turtles) in Rome. With how it's laid out, it's picturesque and very popular with locals and visitors. On the side, there's a playground for kids. I remember coming here for Easter egg hunts when I was younger. Now, I bring my pup here occasionally for photos. Located in the middle flanked by 4 streets: California St, Taylor St, Sacramento St, and Cushman St and is reachable by car or via public transportation like the #1 California bus and the cable car - California line. If you choose to walk, you will need to hike up/ or down the hills depending on which directions you are coming from.

Small park next to Grace Cathedral makes me feel like I am in Europe. The park has water…read morefountains, they are beautiful, there are some homeless people that make the park look different.

So gorgeous and worth a visit! The towering trees make you feel like you're further away from the…read morecity than you actually are. You can park for free in the nearby neighborhood and walk over. I've heard that this spot is popular for engagement photos (Lovers Lane really is an apt name), and sure enough, there was a couple getting some photos taken! It can get pretty windy so be careful of falling sticks!

I found this trail from a random hiking source and it's a pretty decent walk. It's basically a…read morestraight-forward walk up a steep incline. There are three entrances, including through the main Presidio Gate entrance as well as through the neighborhoods nearby. A good amount of visitors were here, but everyone minds their own business. Nice spot if you also like the cold. The area is typically very overcasted compared to areas central to town. There's also a side trail that's composed of really tall trees and logs, but it wasn't as amazing as I was hoping it to be. Still worth a visit if you're in the area.