I can't believe this place exist in San Francisco. Free parking, dense and big trees provide lots of shade. The park is beautiful and well maintained. The waterfall in the middle of the lake (man-made pond) is beautifully made. Residence come here to walk, hike, and watch the Great Blue Heron nests.

An amazing lake in Golden Gate Park with various trails, birds, and a waterfall. Hike up Strawberry Hill to get a view of San Francisco and enjoy the scenery.

Absolutely stunning views & great place for short hikes along the calm & peaceful water

Deep within Golden gate park lies Stow lake and unlike many of it's neighbors, there is no entrance fee. You can go to the boathouse which rents out boats like paddle boats. Most of the time on weekdays, this place is really empty and have a few people walking/jogging around. When you get into the island there are few ways you can go. You can either climb uphill to the top of strawberry hill which has picnic benches and you have views of the city and the ocean. If you stay on the bottom, it is a circle around the interior of the island. If you enter through the island through the north entrance and take a left you will come across the waterfall. Sometimes it is on but sometimes it is not. Really depends on the day and time? After a few feet later you will come across a beautiful Chinese inspired gazebo structure where you can sit around and look at the lake. A minute or two after you will reach a stone bridge that's reminisce of England. This place does get foggy but it makes for great pictures! Great place to spend a day. There are ducks, raccoons, squirrels and chipmunks running around and you might join them because this place is really a great place to unwind. Please do not take off your clothes to fit in with the wild life

Great place to take the family. Very peaceful. You can rent a row boat to go around the lake. Nice spot for a picnic

You need to check this place out. Such a beautiful hidden spot in the middle of golden gate park

Nice lake water falls and ducks, seagulls!

I was amazed by the serenity of the place. When not crowded, you can feel like you are in a little piece of paradise.

Beautiful lake, nice from the top of hill, and a waterfall which helps create a very relaxed atmosphere

The place is beautiful