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Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the Presidio of San Francisco features a number of historical buildings as well as hiking and biking opportuities.
Address: Building 201, Fort Mason San Francisco CA USA 94123
 1 415 561-4323
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The name Olompali comes from the Miwok Native American Tribe, and means "southern village". This park features hiking, horseback riding and picnicking.
Address: Highway 101 Novato CA USA 94948
1 415 892-3383
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Fishing, hiking and wind surfing are all popular activities at Candlestick Park State Recreation Area which is located next to 3ComPark in San Francisco. Inside the park are a number of picnic areas, trails and fishing piers, as well as permanent wind instruments placed around the area for visitors to listen too.
Address: . San Francisco CA USA
1 415 671-0145
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Located in Pescadero, the Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park features one of the tallest lighthouses in the United States.
Address: 210 Pigeon Point Road Pescadero CA USA
1 650 879-2120
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Portola Redwoods State Park can be found near Cupertino, CA.
Address: 9000 Portola State Park Road La Honda CA USA
1 650 948-9098
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Pescadero State Beach in Half Moon Bay features fishing spots and picnic facilities. Located on Highway 1.
Address: Highway 1 Half Moon Bay CA USA
1 650 879-2170
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This lovely public garden offers opportunities for shopping, viewing art, enjoying some outdoor music or just relaxing on the bright green lawn.
Address: 899 Howard St San Francisco CA USA 94103-3037
 Send an Email (1) 1 415 820-3550
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Explore this redwood forest, which contains plenty of hiking trail and interpretive displays. In there area is a visitor center with exhibits that is open year round from 8am to sunset. No bicycles, picnics, dogs or camping are allowed in the park.
Address: . Mill Valley CA USA 94941
Send an Email (9) 1 415 388-2595
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Huntington Park
Built on the former site of one of the city's most elaborate residences, Huntington Park was set aside in 1915 for all the people of San Fran to enjoy. The park is now host to many art shows and cultural events.
Address: California St. San Francisco CA USA
1 415 346-8720
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This park can be found on Highway 1 north of Half Moon Bay.
Address: Highway 1 Half Moon Bay CA USA
1 650 726-8819
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The Burleigh H. Murray Ranch features a hiking trail, however no water is available, so hikers are reminded to bring their own.
Address: Higgins-Purisima Road Half Moon Bay CA USA
1 650 726-8819
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This park covers 740 acres with hiking, fishing, biking and enviromental camping sites available. Explore the military building build in 1863. Visit three historical homes on the island. Open all year around.
Address: . Belvedere CA USA 94920
1 415 435-3522
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The Ano Nuevo State Reserve is located in San Mateo County. This reserve is known for its elephant seals, which frequent the beaches here.
Address: . San Mateo CA USA
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The Golden Gate National Recreation Area encompasses over 75,000 acres of land and includes Alcatraz, the Marin Headlands, Fort Mason and more.
Address: . San Francisco CA USA 94123-0022
1 415 561-4700
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Samuel P. Taylor State Park can be found near San Rafael, and offers many opportunities to view the local wildlife and plants.
Address: P.O. Box 251 Lagunitas CA USA
1 415 488-9897
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Tomales Bay State Park is located in Inverness, CA, near the Point Reyes National Seashore. The park is popular with visitors looking to go clamming, boating, fishing, swimming, windsurfing and hiking, to name a few activities. There are numerous day-use areas for picnicking, as well as a number of trails ranging in toughness and length.
Address: Satr Route Inverness CA USA 94937
1 415 669-1140
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This wide crescent shaped beach can be found in downtown Pacifica, CA.
Address: . Pacifica CA USA
1 650 738-7381
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This large urban park sprawls over a large part of the land within San Francisco. It features a Japanese Tea Garden, the De Young Museum, the Academy of Sciences and a few lakes.
Address: Golden Gate Park San Francisco CA USA
Send an Email 1 415 831-5520
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Lincoln Park
Encompassing approximately 100 acres of the northwestern corner of the San Francisco Peninsula, Lincoln Park was dedicated to President Lincoln in 1909. The park is the Western Terminus of Lincoln Highway and now boasts a 18-hole golf course. |
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Half Moon Bay State Beach is four miles of shoreline that is popular with sun bathers, anglers and picnickers.
Address: 95 Kelly Avenue Half Moon Bay CA USA 94019
1 650 726-8819
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The China Camp State Park is the site of the last Chinese shrimpfishing village in the state. Today, the site offers hiking and picnicking facilities.
Address: North San Pedro Road San Rafael CA USA
1 415 456-0766
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