Such a pretty waterfall hidden near Blue Heron Lake at Golden Gate Park. It's easy to get to,…read moreparking available at or near the boathouse, shuttle stop right in front, and a short and flat hike to this awesome display of cascading water. Visitors can get up close to the waterfall and even walk over the large stones at the bottom (looks similar to flagstone, crossing over the water, connecting the trail). Or you can climb the staircase to several different levels of the waterfall, with bridges allowing various options for admiring the attraction and exploring the area, leading to Strawberry Hill's scenic viewpoint at the peak.

Beautiful feature in Blue Heron Lake. Huntington Falls is located on the island in the middle. It…read morelooks like a really cool waterfall. Crazy this is a man made feature. The whole lake and everything in it actually is though. Amazing how natural it looks. It's actually all man made. The lake has been there since the 1800s and everything in it has been artificially created so that's crazy stuff. Find this on the east side of the island. These are hard to tell they're artificial but then again the whole lake is so they did a good job with it all surely. Cool thing to check out while around here. It's an interesting part of the history of the park. This is one of the many of the park's waterfalls.

Form meets function. I'm a big fan of making beautiful things of necessity. Many cities are jumping…read moreon the bandwagon these days with public art and for good reason. Sometimes I listen to city council meetings in Hayward. Nothing is better to put a person to sleep. All that bureaucracy and paper pushing and formality talking in circles. City planners complain that they are powerless and the state makes all the plans and forces them onto the city - but the planners can do only one thing extra to any plan to justify their salary - and that is to add public art to any given project. The city of Hayward is building these monster towers that cast shadows directly on the Haward fault - requiring no extra earthquake safety construction measures than if it were built anywhere else in California - but the one thing they love to do is add a public mural to a project. These steps are like a useful public mural. I think the Hayward city planners are feverishly taking notes on how its done San Francisco. Oh so pretty. Look at all the little tiles and grout. Lets not worry that there is one pedestrian collision with a vehicle on average every month on B St alone. We've got our art. I inspected the stairs and they are lovely. Just lovely. Clean and well taken care of and seemed to be not slippery when wet or rainy. For me that's number one. Make sure they are safe. No polished concrete - need something with a little grip to it - and it passed my inspections.

Lincoln Stairs is a picturesque short wide staircase displaying beautiful mosaic tiles. It's done…read moreby the same artist as the 16th Tiled Steps in the Sunset district. I like how it has 2 benches on the side and one long bench on the top. The stairs are at the end of California Street next door to a school so it can get very hectic during pickup/drop off hours, so I'd avoid around that time. At the top there is a trail that goes down along the golf course about a quarter mile to El Camino Del Mar where you can start the Lands End Trail or if you go the other way it takes you to Legion of Honor drive where you can walk up to the museum.

The Presidio Visitor Center is a neat place to visit to learn about the Presidio's history,…read morecontributions and relevance to the SF Bay, and to understand how much of the acreage has been repurposed. My pictures are a reflection of the "area" itself, not the actual visitor center, but still relevant to the area.

This place was impressive. I've been to the Presidio many times, but didn't know what I was missing…read moretill I came here this past weekend after visiting the Walt Disney Museum nearby. The visitor center provides a guide to the various places to explore in the Presidio including trails, beaches, picnic areas, military & historic sites such as Battery Chamberlin, Korean War Memorial, Pershing Square, Presidio Theatre, as well as Andy Goldsworthy's art installations (only two of which I had already seen). The history displays were captivating and the gift shop offered so many interesting and quirky items, I could actually go shopping here on a regular day. Staff was readily available on site to answer questions and assist visitors. And there were even food trucks directly in front of the building on a Sunday afternoon in spring.

Beautiful day to take a walk around Stow Lake. My family and I came here around 4pm and we walked…read moreone round around the Lake. Saw many ducks and turtles. Folks on a paddle boat and canoe boat. Great activity to do for family at Stow Lake. Nice walk around the lake in the afternoon.

Classic structure in Golden Gate Park by a big lake. Golden Gate Pavilion was a gift from the…read moreChinese as some kind of peace offering. It still is here today and hosts events and parties. Looks like it could be in ancient China. The structure is impressive and you can get some good selfies. Beautiful looking and it serves a practical purpose of hosting gatherings. It's got some interesting history. This was a gift to San Francisco from Taipei. It was presented in 1976 and installed. Lots of other cool stuff around it including a waterfall. Good place to have a picnic or a gathering. There's also plenty of trails if wanting to go hiking. Have some fun. It's okay to bring beers and wines but not liquors. They also allow grilling but you have to bring your own though.

I've been crabbing from Torpedo Wharf for decades. Only brown and red rock crabs are allowed to be…read moretaken from these waters. Keeping any Dungeoness crabs is illegal and you will be cited and fined by the Department of Fish & Game wardens if you are caught. It is such a wonderful place to enjoy the outdoors where anglers, passerbys, visitors, and tourists can mingle. During days where the weather is nicer, you will be treated to epic views of San Francisco and surrounding area. Other times, it can be overcast, foggy, and chilly! Come check it out!

I went crabbing for the first time with a few friends and it was amazing. It was a pretty easy…read moreprocess but make sure you know the regulations regarding size and kind you can take. Torpedo Wharf is also right by the bridge so you can get a nice view of it. Highly recommend for those who want a somewhat interactive activity in the bay.

Check out a very good view of the Golden Gate Bridge. In The Presidio is a spot that's next to it…read more Battery East Vista is the best place to stop before walking across. Has bathrooms and a parking lot. There's also a gift shop. Before you get on the bridge you should go here. It's got bathrooms, a cafe, and a small gift shop. There's also of course the great views. A lot of places to take pictures in front of the bridge. There's also a piece of it you can get up close and touch. Cool stuff to be sure and then you can get some overpriced gifts. There's a cafe that has coffee and pastries. For sure this is one of the best places to see the famous bridge. It's also where to make a pit stop before and after crossing it. There's a bus that goes here which makes it convenient for tourists.

Parking was hard to find, there was a line to enter the parking lot …read more... From this location you can walk to Fort Point (definitely go there) The view of the bay and the Golden Gate Bridge is breathtaking

Love Pier 41. Lots of fun there and pier 39. Wooden pier great for bay views. Central tourist…read morelocation with Alcatraz tour sales. Red and White fleet and other people likely advertising. You know you are a local if you've never been to Alcatraz. This is the Fisherman's Wharf area that now has the Ferris Wheel... To me unless I consciously think about it this area and the neighboring Piers all blue together as good fun. Is this a tourist trap? yes. Do I love it? yes. Don't hate.

When you want yo bring a date and steal some much needed kisses, nice spacey view for all to enjoyread more

I have to say that that I've been here a few times and I never really noticed the Lone Sailor. I've…read morebeen to the Golden Gate a few times and have seen it from a few different angles, but I would argue this is the best location with also the best view of the city and other famous sites. If you want to use the binoculars you need to bring your own change though.

This is a nice view point! You can see downtown San Francisco plus a great shot of the Golden Gate…read morebridge. Restrooms are available in case you need to take a break. It's very busy during holidays. It does get windy out here so make sure to bring a sweater or jacket.