Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Simon R. • January 10, 2016Beautiful Park. It's huge. You can easily spend a whole day (or more) discovering all the little treats hidden in it.

Raj S. • May 26, 2013Plenty of parking on JFK. Perfect for lounging around. Lots of people barbecuing, having parties and hanging out.

Jason S. • March 2, 2014Wonderful grove. Very peaceful. The engraved names and the still landscape adds to the importance of this place. Community volunteering on 3rd Sat from March to October

Jess F. • January 28, 2016One of the best secret views of San Francisco from above.

SF Weekly • May 31, 2012SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick- Best Waterfall. Yes, it’s man-made and flows into the bird-filled Stow Lake rather than some Yosemite basin, but there’s something about the...

Jigar B. • October 7, 2013Wonderful flowers. Good macro photography opportunity.

Peggy • April 27, 2017One of the prettiest spots in Golden Gate Park and quite possibly all of San Francisco.

Nespresso USA • December 10, 2012The 55-acre garden is ideal for a beautiful San Francisco day. Grab your favorite book and head to the Great Meadow for a relaxing outdoor experience!

Irene M. • April 30, 2015A beautiful paradise, well worth the price of admission. Wonderful way to spend an afternoon.

Nate F. • February 27, 2022kids love the giant sea creature sculptures

WhiskeyAvenger • June 26, 2018This area of GGP has a lovely assortment of roses to look at. Please do not pick.

Aaron L. • April 27, 2013Grab a blanket and a bottle of wine and walk 10 steps to an open meadow. Pretty perfect.

Eric M. • January 30, 2012New butterfly habitat educational displays. But they come out mostly on warm days

Treena M. • July 25, 2011Great park - slides, rope mountain, carousel. One of the best parks for kids I have been to.

Bennett W W. • June 14, 2016This is an excellent outdoor area to enjoy lunch, take a stroll or sit together and chat.

Servando P. • September 12, 2010If your coming to the free SF Opera concert bring food and alcohol!

Jinnie L. • November 2, 2014it has a deep history :) love this place! with so many techology these days, it's nice to see a piece like this♥

Jinnie L. • November 2, 2014has a large grassy area that people can picinic (good place to enjoy lunch) n play some ball games :) lovely place!

Amy B. • February 28, 2015Easy parking. Plenty of room to picnic.

Brian B. • April 24, 2010Great off-leash dog place. Also good for kite flying.

Hanan Bint Hamzah ! • September 24, 2014A must to visit beautiful, peaceful & calm as Japanese people Experience the aroma & taste of green tea, Sencha & nuts tarts delightful Dont miss the fun discovering the wisdom in their fortune cookie

Jess M. • April 27, 2016Love his work. Go on a blue sky day for the best experience. Great extra when you're visiting de Young.

AJ L. • May 29, 2014This was a gift from Taiwan to the city of San Francisco back in the '80s. It's very tranquil and offers a beautiful view of Stow Lake.

Ava • August 11, 2015one of my favorite parts of golden gate park—very beautiful and nice to picnic or read on a rare day when the sun is out

WhiskeyAvenger • July 4, 2018Beautiful location. It is easily the most lovely fountain/pool in Golden Gate Park.

Ia S. • June 6, 2014Had a great time such a beautiful place go explore.

Vadim L. • April 4, 2010Great place for older kids, 4+. Coordination required to navigate the structure. There's a bathroom nearby, making this pg the best at GGP for long time play.

WhiskeyAvenger • June 27, 2018My favorite spot in the Botanical Garden. It is beautiful and tranquil. It makes for a great place to quietly reflect.

Afro l. • May 27, 2018De Young can do no wrong. Make sure to check out the 360 panoramic view at the other tower