45 x Places to Relax 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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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.
by
Kathleen
Messmer
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.
by
Kathleen
Messmer
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...
by
Brooke
Ekdahl
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!
by
Brooke
Ekdahl
Presidio Pet Cemetery
Military pets live on
TIme has almost forgotten the "Presidio Pet Cemetery" in San Francisco, with pet hedge stones & names from when this was an active Army base...
by
Brooke
Ekdahl
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