Bernal Heights Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in San Francisco.

1. Bernal Heights Park

9.5
10 Bernal Heights Blvd (at Anderson St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Bernal Heights · 88 tips and reviews

Bobby G.Bobby Gonzalez: Great views, fresh air.

Ros H.Ros Hodgekiss: Make it to the top - don't stop! The view is the best in the city.

Maria K.Maria Kolakowska: Gorgeous views at sunset. It can get windy so bring a jacket!

Pier 14 is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in San Francisco.

2. Pier 14

9.0
The Embarcadero (at Mission St), San Francisco, CA
Pier · 29 tips and reviews

Abood A.Abood Abussaud: The best place to escape the city life and enjoy some silent time and fresh air. Beautiful views. It gets cold so be prepared

Irene C.Irene Chan: Beautiful views of the Bay Bridge, Coit Tower, & Port of San Francisco Read more.

Suraj A.Suraj Acharya: Watch the shuttle fly by.

Flora Grubb Gardens is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in San Francisco.

3. Flora Grubb Gardens

9.6
1634 Jerrold Ave, San Francisco, CA
Flower Store · Bayview · 54 tips and reviews

Lesley K.Lesley K: Whether looking for a plant for your home/garden or just some inspiration & fresh air, this is your spot!

Erin M.Erin Merchant: Succulents for the avid and budding gardener. Very well maintained space and healthy plants. Awesome staff! Ritual coffee station and casual hang out environment makes this place an oasis in the city.

YasminYasmin: One of the best hidden gems in the city. A true succulent sanctuary with a knowledgeable staff that is as hands-on or as hands-off as you desire. The Ritual Coffee is a plus.

Lafayette Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in San Francisco.

4. Lafayette Park

9.5
2000 Sacramento St (at Gough St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Pacific Heights · 69 tips and reviews

GGii G.GGii Gii: Fresh air :)

BérengerBérenger: Great spot to picnic when you are exploring. Go up there from Japantown, eat, go down on the other side to the coast!

David M.David Monarres: If you have a small dog go to the north side of the park. Bigger dogs go to the south. I don't know where people w/o dogs go. :-)

Twin Peaks Summit is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in San Francisco.

5. Twin Peaks Summit

9.5
100 Christmas Tree Point Rd (at Twin Peaks Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Hill · 274 tips and reviews

Sunhoo L.Sunhoo Lee: when you want to have something special, go to twin peaks at night w beers. it's going to give you really good feeling, fresh air and awesome view of SF. This is my favorite place in SF. :)

Lauren J.Lauren Joe: Great panorama, one of the best views I've seen in all my travels!

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: The geographic center of the city – with an amazing view! As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

Lyon Street Steps is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in San Francisco.

6. Lyon Street Steps

9.3
2990-2996 Lyon St (btwn Broadway & Green St), San Francisco, CA
Scenic Lookout · Pacific Heights · 45 tips and reviews

Sarah F.Sarah F.: Breathe in fresh air and check out sf's greatest view!

Vojta B.Vojta Borovian: Stairs workout with a view to die for or a view with a stairs workout to die at.

NimishaNimisha: Start at the bottom (wearing comfortable shoes) and make yourself up to the top, with camera ready to shoot pictures!

Ocean Beach Trail is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in San Francisco.

7. Ocean Beach Trail

9.3
Great Hwy (Lincoln Way and Pacheco St), San Francisco, CA
Hiking Trail · Outer Sunset · 7 tips and reviews

Ting S.Ting S: My favorite spot in SF. Yes, I've seen so many beautiful sunsets here.

WhiskeyAvengerWhiskeyAvenger: Great for a jog or walk. Just watch out. There is a woman who runs the path and likes to run on the wrong side. She will fight you if you get in her way.

Omer Z.Omer Zach: One of the only long stretches in San Francisco where you can run without tons of aggressive bikers.

Edge Of The Western World is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in San Francisco.

8. Edge Of The Western World

8.6
Beach · Outer Sunset · 6 tips and reviews

Sherri N.Sherri Nash: Fresh air, ocean views, surfers, bike path, sandy walks.

mat h.mat honan: Keep your damn dog on a leash in the fall, winter and spring when the Plover are here

Jeff L.Jeff Larson: Don't leave any garbage behind!

Inn at the Presidio is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in San Francisco.

9. Inn at the Presidio

8.9
42 Moraga Ave (at Funston Ave), San Francisco, CA
Bed and Breakfast · Presidio National Park · 8 tips and reviews

Larry C.Larry Cope: Great rooms, great views and fresh air!

Uncle F.Uncle Fishbits: This historic renovation, pursuing LEED Gold status, will be an adorable, & necessary, addition to the hotel options in the city of San Francisco. In the Presidio National Park, a perfect location!

FoliFoli: "Trendsetter" Award recipient in Fodor's 100 Hotel Awards 2012! In its continued commitment to being green, this Inn provides a complimentary digital magazines to all its guests, powered by Foli.

Golden Gate Heights Mosaic Stairway is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in San Francisco.

10. Golden Gate Heights Mosaic Stairway

9.3
Moraga St (btwn 15th & 16th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Scenic Lookout · Golden Gate Heights · 50 tips and reviews

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: An off the beaten spot in the Inner Sunset neighborhood. You’ll find handmade animals, birds, flowers & fish themed tiles on the mosaic steps. Great panoramic views up-top. Greenery lines both sides.

Margaret T.Margaret To: coming right before sunset would be perfect! We came here a lil late so was hard to see the mosaic steps, but still got to see the sunset and was very romantic :)

Christie H.Christie Heikkinen: A beautiful hidden staircase covered in tiles. It's quite a climb all the way to the top! Head to the top of Grand View Park after for an amazing view of the city.

Buena Vista Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in San Francisco.

11. Buena Vista Park

9.0
Buena Vista Ave (at Haight St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Buena Vista · 49 tips and reviews

ForrestForrest: Walk to the top of the park and around the gardens for great views of SF.

Darshy N.Darshy N: Beautiful views of San Francisco.

kate r.kate rowe: Climb to the top. It's beautiful

Alta Plaza Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in San Francisco.

12. Alta Plaza Park

9.4
2700 Clay St. (btwn Scott & Steiner St.), San Francisco, CA
Park · Pacific Heights · 60 tips and reviews

Jaena RaeJaena Rae: Possibly my favorite park in the city. Love the swings at night.

Ceren💜Ceren💜: Great view!

Marc Jacobs IntlMarc Jacobs Intl: Alta Plaza park is only a few blocks from the MbMJ store and has an amazing view of the bay and the city!

Filbert Steps is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in San Francisco.

13. Filbert Steps

9.2
200-224 Filbert St (btw Sansome & Telegraph Hill), San Francisco, CA
Hiking Trail · Telegraph Hill · 37 tips and reviews

Marissa O.Marissa Ovick: Awesome exercise with beautiful view. You'll pass by beautiful gardens and art deco buildings. Maybe you'll see the famous parrots! Read more.

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Look for 1360 Montgomery Street, home to Lauren Bacall in the movie Dark Passage. Gold Rush-era homes line the nearby pedestrian streets. - Green Guide Editor

NmNm: The most beautiful way to get to Coit Tower .. Long but totally worth it !! 

Corona Heights Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in San Francisco.

14. Corona Heights Park

9.2
Museum Way (at Roosevelt), San Francisco, CA
Park · Corona Heights · 60 tips and reviews

Vivian W.Vivian Wang: Best view in San Francisco hands down

Star S.Star Simpson: Check out the wind flow sculpture just down the hill, on the front of the museum

Aaron D.Aaron Draczynski: Climb up the rocks at the summit and enjoy the picturesque view of the city and bay.

Fort Funston is one of The 15 Best Places for Fresh Air in San Francisco.

15. Fort Funston

9.5
500 Skyline Blvd (at John Muir Dr), San Francisco, CA
Park · Lakeshore · 95 tips and reviews

Liz W.Liz Whyte: One of the coolest tucked away dog parks in SF. Free, dogs run run off leash and breathtaking views of the Pacific. What more could you ask for? Definitely making this a regular spot.

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best Of 2011 - Reader's Poll - BEST PLACE TO WALK THE DOG

Helen Z.Helen Zhang: Why are dogs so lucky? They get one of the most beautiful trails to walk, overlooking the Pacific Ocean on one side and the skyline of SF including Golden Gate Bridge and Twin Peaks.