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

Rebeca G. • July 10, 2018Beautiful Park! Different areas with fun things to do as well as just nature definitely a Zen spot in the middle of a big city

Brian B. • April 26, 2010I recommend the path along the south edge of the grove, next to the fence for the nursery. It's quiet and beautiful.

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

Karen • January 23, 2019Such beautiful flowers and spices grown here. Well worth the entrance fee.

Paul • May 18, 2015Great walk, beautiful waterfalls. Great view overlooking the city at top of hill. Worth the hike.

Claire P. • January 16, 2015Bring your friends visiting here to get a good look of the city! Also great cause it is free!

Christina M D. • September 26, 2011Beautiful place. Flowers and plants are just amazing. Walk through the various greenhouses is quite an experience. Current exhibit it Wicked Plants, very well done and lots of interesting information.

WhiskyAvenger • June 26, 2018There are spots to sit while overlooking the waterfall. Very relaxing.

Jonathan M. • August 22, 2015The flowers are really nice. Nice date spot

Brian S. • January 7, 2018My kids love this place. It has everything in their opinion. Concrete and standard slides. Great climbing structures. Carousel. Huge meadow for frisbees and rocket launches.

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

Jennifer R. • September 3, 2014Take a slow stroll, read the names of all the different flowers, and enjoy life.

Holger L. • August 25, 2011Massive playground in Golden Gate Park with tons of different play structures, a water/sand area and a great, albeit slightly dangerous concrete slide (use cardboards to slide).

Scott H. • June 14, 2018Lots of grass, a great place to smoke grass. Named after the greatest comedian and actor to come out of the city.

Jacob F. • April 19, 2018By night: just soul-tearingly ghastly. Highly recommended.

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

Jinnie L. • October 23, 2014the name itself is already so cute :) n not to be missed!! its like an island in the middle of the stow lake, very beautiful♥

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!

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

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

Max K. • July 12, 2015Green and lush grass! No drought here! 😉

Amanda N. • May 11, 2013Get the Jasmine tea. Really floral and fragrant - a nice, relaxing treat!

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.

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.

WhiskyAvenger • 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

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

Cristina • October 26, 2016Beautiful flowers and ambiance

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.