Relaxing in San Francisco

Escape from the hustle and bustle with these local relaxing spots in San Francisco. Whether you’re looking for peaceful parks or fun activities, our Spotters have found the perfect spots to unwind in the city. Paddleboat around Stow Lake or rent a bike from Blazing Saddles to explore the city. Check out these and many more local gems here for a relaxing time in San Francisco.

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44 Hidden Gems

Mountain Lake Park

Your Neighborhood Park

My neighborhood park is San Francisco is "Mountain Lake Park." It's one of our last remaining natural lakes,

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Brooke

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Jul 10, 2025

Adventure Cat

Sailing the SF Bay

You'll sail completely around Alcatraz and then out to sea, pass other boats, and experience the fog rolling into the Bay—a very cool experience.

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Kathleen

Messmer

Jul 9, 2025

The Carousel

A Childhood Fantasy Come True

Custom-built in Italy, it features more than 30 colorful animals and is the only bay area carousel with artistic renderings of all the SF landmarks!

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Relaxing
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Shopping

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Kathleen

Messmer

Jul 9, 2025

Mt. Davidson

A Great Hike on a Foggy Day

It's an easy hike with trees, ferns, and other bits of nature surrounding the trail. If you stop and listen, you will hear… nothing.

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Relaxing

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Kathleen

Messmer

Jul 6, 2025

Coffee in the Park

Coffee and park goers

I love coming to Alamo Square in San Francisco and getting a yummy park coffee from Lady Falcon Coffee Club and their converted 1940s bread truck!

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Coffee & tea
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Brooke

Ekdahl

Jul 2, 2025

The Spire

The Presidio’s natural skyscraper

"The Spire" in The Presidio in San Francisco is one of the many reasons to come visit. A natural skyscraper, it reminds me of Where the Wild Things Are...

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Art & culture
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Brooke

Ekdahl

Jul 2, 2025

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