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

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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Brooke

Ekdahl

May 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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Brooke

Ekdahl

May 2, 2025

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...

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Brooke

Ekdahl

May 2, 2025

Free Gold Watch

Honest old school pinball palace

When I can hear the sound of spare coins jingling, I get an itch for a real pinball fix and head to the Haight and Free Gold Watch in San Francisco...

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Byron

Beach

May 1, 2025

View Deck at UCSF

Best view in Western SF

When I want to know if the fog is coming in under the GG bridge in SF, I walk over to the public deck at UCSF's Helen Diller Medical Center...

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Byron

Beach

May 1, 2025

6th Ave Skate Park

Daily free roller skate party

When I am in Golden Gate Park in SF, I almost always stop for a few minutes at the 6th avenue skate park to watch the skaters dance to the music...

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Byron

Beach

May 1, 2025

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