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Crissy Field Marsh
Lake
👍👍 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)
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Metson Lake
Lake
👍👍 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)
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Stow Lake
Lake
👍👍 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)
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Lloyd Lake
Lake
👍👍 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)
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Spreckels Lake
Lake
👍👍 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)
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Mountain Lake
Lake
👍👍 This location is the site of the very first overnight encampment in what was to become San Francisco, by the settling Spanish expedition in 1776.
4.60 (9 reviews)
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Lake Merced
Lake
👍👍 A great invigorating walk when you go around this beautiful becalmed body of water.
4.50 (57 reviews)