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THE OUTDOOR EDIT

Take the scenic way.

Coastal paths, hilltop views and a little fresh air between city stops.

Choose nearby stops and check current hours, admission rules and transport. Free admission can exclude special exhibitions, food, rides or parking.

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GOLDEN GATE PARK & RICHMOND · OUTDOORSFree trail access

Lands End Coastal Trail

Follow the edge of the continent through cypress trees, coastal bends and bridge glimpses.

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PRESIDIO & MARINA · OUTDOORSFree walking access

Crissy Field

Take the easy waterfront route toward the Golden Gate, with beaches and marsh birds along the way.

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PRESIDIO & MARINA · OUTDOORSFree beach access

Baker Beach

Find a wide beach and a dramatic Golden Gate angle on the city’s Pacific edge.

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SUNSET & CITY HILLS · OUTDOORSFree viewpoint access

Twin Peaks

Put the city in perspective from a pair of windswept hills above the street grid.

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SUNSET & CITY HILLS · OUTDOORSFree beach access

Ocean Beach

Find a horizon-wide pause on the Pacific, with room for a long shore-side walk.

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SUNSET & CITY HILLS · OUTDOORSFree trail access

Bernal Heights Park

Follow the hilltop path for a city view that feels more neighborhood than postcard.

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PRESIDIO & MARINA · OUTDOORSFree admission

250 Years on the Presidio: Guided Walk

Take a guided park walk that connects the Presidio’s layered past with the landscape around you.

Updated October 30, 2026. Check dates and prices before making plans.