Strawberry Hill is an island in the middle of Blue Heron Lake, with bridge access from the…read moresurrounding trails. Its peak features a spacious lookout point with giant logs, greenery, a few picnic tables, and views of the city and landscape partially blocked by trees but still lovely. There were just a couple visitors up there with their dogs during my recent midweek hike up this hill. The incline from ground level is minimal with multiple paths and staircases available for convenience, and it's just a couple minutes walk from the top of Huntington Falls. Combined with the entirety of what this place has to offer (waterfalls, picturesque lake, adorable waterbirds, trails allowing for a peaceful stroll with loved ones, pedal boat rentals on the lake), it's a pretty great spot, one of many awesome landmarks at Golden Gate Park.

Why is Golden Gate Park so beautiful…read more I chanced onto Strawberry Hills while looking for GG Park waterfall(s). Strawberry Hills gives a nice overview of the lake beneath as you walk up the hill. At the top, you get a pretty overlook of SF city. Image attached below. Definitely check out Strawberry Hills when you're in GG Park. And, if also chasing for waterfalls, definitely check out "Rainbow Falls". It is very beautiful as well.

Beautiful scenery. During the colder season, the fog gives it a Silent Hill vibe, which made it…read moreeven more memorable. I was also happy I got to bring my furbaby. Definitely a place I'd come back to.

Sutro Baths is a really nice area you go to. I heard that its a swimming pool but based on my…read moreexperience, no one does that. I guess it's either the water is bad or we simply aren't allowed to swim on it. I think it's historically used decades ago, but at some point, they probably decided to disallow us from from doing that. It also have like a grid-like structure, but have no idea what its purpose is. Anyways, it's all history and enjoy you're time here if you gotta a chance to come by.

Today was clear and sunny on the trail at Sunset dunes. There are basically three options for…read moretrails here: the beach, the big shared lanes on the old great highway, and the pedestrian path. Today I opted for the pedestrian path which still has clear views of the ocean and is less populated than the shared lanes. This park has art displays, like a GIANT spinning rock that you can climb and push to make it turn, and a very sweet telephone booth that invites you to phone loved ones who have passed using stones to make the call. My favorite area and the one I enjoyed most today is the out door exercise space which features parallel bars, pull bars and push up bars. The restrooms are located at Sloat, Taraval, and Judah and the wide pen ocean view are absolutely breath taking. On the shared paths there are signs that direct bikes to use only the far side from the beach, which for the most part I have seen people abide by those rules. It's a great spot to roller skate as well! As the highway pavement is pretty smooth. I visit this park weekly and today it was the absolute perfect weather for pictures.

Came by with my pup and met a friend here months ago to check out this "park ". We talked and…read morewalked, lost in our thoughts, and enjoyed each other's company. To say Sunset Dunes is a "park" is a bit of a misnomer. It's more of a path that parallels ocean beach. It used to be a highway that during the pandemic turned into a walk/bike path on the weekends only. There's also a beach path that's walkable already so I felt like part of this is redundant. But now that change became permanent and it made a lot of people angry, so much so, that the previous city supervisor (Joel Engardio) in this district got recalled. We didn't have so much excitement since the recall of the (controversial) DA a few years ago. That shall be a different topic... Sunset Dunes continues to be controversial topic amongst neighbors. Some love it, some hate it, some are neutral. I like that people make the best of it right now and enjoy it and there are some cool art here. As for the future, let's see how this goes in a few years. I will give it 3 stars for now.

Beautiful The…read morehistory behind this Lake is very quite extraordinary. The amount of wildlife being saved by this team (and people from everywhere) is awesome! We got to see the behind the scenes with a ecologists and it was a blast! Knowing the history behind it just makes it so much better! The park is pretty big, with a little beach area (wouldn't recommend going in it), tennis courts, bathrooms, and trails.

Stopped by Mountain Lake Park on a sunny weekday and loved it!…read more Entered through the playground at Lake & 12th Ave. and enjoyed a short, very easy 0.7-mile loop. Along the way are several tennis courts, a basketball court, and exercise stations (even tried the balance beam--fortunately it's only about eight inches off the ground!). The park attracts a wide range of visitors: walkers and runners, people pushing strollers, kids playing, and lots of dogs. There's an area where dogs can run around off leash--one dog walker had nine dogs with them! A playful, friendly golden doodle gently touched me as it ran by. Also noticed a few people enjoying picnic lunches, and there are plenty of places to sit, relax, or host a small gathering. A peaceful, welcoming hidden gem in the Richmond District--a refreshing escape from the bustle of Clement Street and Geary Boulevard, with quiet paths, shady trees, a calm lake, and secluded spots that make it feel like a quiet retreat. Tip: Traffic from Highway 1, Park Presidio, and Lake Street can be heard nearby, but most of the park is quiet.

If you're in Golden Gate Park, this is worth a visit. It's a small park. There are some nice poems…read moreon the wall that Shakespeare wrote, which is nice to read. It's also a nice place to have a picnic or just hang out with friends or a date. Parking may be difficult, there is parking around the residential neighborhood. Or you can always take public transit.

A beautiful park within the larger Golden Gate Park. It's gated and open "limited hours". A nice…read moretree line walkway caught my attention. There are several benches to relax at. It doesn't seem to get crowded which it nice. Very well maintained. They also host events within the park. We saw a wedding later in the afternoon and it was such a beautiful set-up. Parking is on the streets throughout the park or in paid parking nearby.

San Francisco has a new park! Cityside Park, located at Treasure Island, recently opened. And…read moreit's beautiful! And right now until November, Off the Grid will have food trucks/carts and a bar every Saturday, along with a free ferry ride to/from the city. And in this economy, you better take advantage. Otherwise, it's $5 each way, which isn't too bad. You can buy tickets online or use the QR code available on site. Too bad they don't accept Clipper. The park has amazing views of the skyline. It was a bit windy when I was there, but that's expected so dress accordingly. I don't know if the blue chairs and tents are a part of the park or Off the Grid. But I recommend bringing your own blankets/chairs since there's not enough to go around. There's also long tables to the North part of the park. And there's walking trails that where paths diverge to huge benches overlooking the city. There's plenty of places for photo ops. Parking seems limited, and unpaved in one of the lots. Best to take the ferry. Speaking of which, the dock isn't far from the park. Treasure Island is undergoing a lot of construction and I can't wait to see how it'll all look when it's finished. Judging by this park, it's going to look very nice!

New park with stunning views and new landscaping…read more Before tonight was last here a few months ago while it was still being worked on. It was fenced off and I was eagerly peeping. So beautifully done. Paths and tables and everything perfect. No trash no weeds no problems. Off the beaten path but best views of SF skyline.

Small beach with great view of Golden Gate Bridge…read more Parking is street side You see lots of surfers practicing It is windy and foggy lots of time. Great time to catch the sunset by the Bay.

Unlike neighboring Baker Beach, China Beach is much smaller and almost feels hidden among the…read moremansions in tony Seacliff. Like China Cove across the bay in Marin, this spot was named for the Chinese fishermen who arrived in the throes of the Gold Rush. What's ironic about the name is that the beach was established at the behest of one of San Francisco's most racist mayors whose campaign slogan was "Keep California White" In fact, it was named after him (James D. Phelan Beach) until he died in 1930 and eventually got the current name. Isn't it ironic, y'think? It's a tiny cove at the end of a lengthy staircase and divided into two tinier beaches by a huge rock. At the same time, there's a large shuttered building that flanks the beach and looks to function now more as an observation deck for the great views. I saw restrooms and showers were operating as well. There's also a concrete driveway that goes right to the sand and offers additional shelter from the high winds. I wouldn't say there's that much to do here unless you're a kite surfer or a polar bear. However, it's a worthwhile climax to a hike on the Land's End Trail since it's just a short stroll away, or if you're here at low tide, I heard you can walk directly to and from Baker Beach. I'd wear your inflatable water wings if you plan to do that. RELATED - Going to the beach? Here's a collection of beaches I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3rMOJ7b

Beautiful spot along the coast. There is a short walk on a path to the lookout point. It's…read moreconnected to a couple of trails you can walk along. There is a bathroom that has no sink or water. The parking lot has a good amount of spaces. Note that this is federal and the parking lot is closed during shutdowns. You can park nearby and walk in there is no entrance or fee. If you are in the area and driving by I recommend stopping by for a few minutes.

We stopped by Good Earth Natural Foods Market for to go from the hot deli first, picked up some…read morefresh baguette, cheese, and hot sandwich before picking a spot at Muir Beach outlooks for light hiking and picnic. There is plenty of parking and the scenery is simply beautiful. California coast at its best.