Hidden gems - Lakes in San Francisco, United States not to miss (Updated March, 2024)

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👍👍 The Crissy field marsh is the home of California Brown pelicans. During spring time migrating white pelicans may also pass by here. Besides that, you can also see herds of seagulls and other water birds in this marsh. Besides bird watching, it offers a spectacular view of the Golden Gate Bridge. So...

5.00 (9 reviews) (~4.31 km from centre)

Metson Lake

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👍👍 Shhhh. Don't tell anyone about this sweet spot having a little pond, surrounded by a dirt path, with several benches, and lots of tall trees in one of the best city parks in the United States.

4.90 (9 reviews) (~6.26 km from centre)

Stow Lake

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👍👍 Beautiful lake and a short trail surrounding Stow lake. Rent boats, hike and enjoy the waterfall. There is something for everyone.

4.80 (101 reviews) (~4.93 km from centre)

San Andreas Lake

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Situated over tectonic plates, this water source has a paved shoreline trail for hiking & biking.

4.80 (38 reviews) (~20.23 km from centre)

Bon Tempe Lake

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👍👍 One of the most beautiful hikes in Marin. Roughly 4 mile loop around the lake. TIP: You must pay for parking. Pay at the ticket kiosk on your way in. $8 for the day. Yes — it’s worth it. And bring a cc or cash — no Apple or Android Pay.

4.80 (32 reviews) (~25.24 km from centre)

Lloyd Lake

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👍👍 Visited this beautiful spot because it was visited in 1912 by Abdu'l-Bahá Abbas, son of Bahá'u'llah, prophet-founder of the Bahá'Í Faith. The pillars, known as "Portals of the Past", are all that remained of one of San Francisco's mansions following the 1906 earthquake and fire. The lawn beyond the...

4.80 (19 reviews) (~5.53 km from centre)

North Lake

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4.80 (11 reviews) (~7.33 km from centre)

Lake Cascade

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👍 Drying out

4.80 (6 reviews) (~24.09 km from centre)

Spreckels Lake

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👍👍 Beautiful lake within Golden Gate Park. There are always ducks there and you have a great view surrounding you. It’s also a good place to get your daily exercise in since you are able to walk around the lake via the path.

4.70 (60 reviews) (~6.57 km from centre)

Lower Crystal Springs Reservoir

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👍👍 Great hike, clean area!

4.70 (46 reviews) (~27.76 km from centre)

Phoenix Lake

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👍👍 Beautiful views,great hike, good trout fishing 🎣

4.70 (22 reviews) (~23.83 km from centre)

San Pablo Reservoir

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😠 I loved this place a for the past few years. I had a season parking and boat launch pass and the attendants were excellent. I looked forward to the weekend, to relax and fish. On free fishing day, I brought a friend and we planned for a great day. It was drizzling that day and as I set up my boat fo...

4.60 (97 reviews) (~22.81 km from centre)