Outdoors
From our green parks and beautiful beaches to the vast wilderness beyond the bridge, the City offers fresh air and inspiration at every turn.
![Hikers walk along a forested section of Lands End Trail, with the Pacific Ocean in the background.](/sites/default/files/styles/hero/public/2022-11/lands-end-trail-trees.jpg.webp?itok=NugCBKaU)
There is no city like San Francisco for the outdoors. Our Tunnel Tops in the Presidio, designed by renowned landscape architect James Corner, is a perfect example of how we integrate urban and natural spaces. So does Salesforce Park in the heart of downtown. This popular open space is blocks long and many stories off the ground. And don't forget about Golden Gate Park, the 1,000-plus acre urban oasis that was once deemed impossible to create.
From hilltop parks and shaded canyons to craggy cliffs and quiet meadows, San Francisco's natural beauty is one of the top reasons why so many leave their heart in San Francisco.
San Francisco Parks & Outdoors:
![Sea Lions rest on PIER 39's K Dock](/sites/default/files/styles/horizontal_3_2/public/2022-09/sea-lions-pier39.jpg.webp?itok=vx210Y2e)
Everything You Need to Know About San Francisco's Sea Lions
More Sea Lions have been spotted at PIER 39 this Spring than in recent decades. Even they know SF is the place to be.
Explore![Yerba Buena Gardens Stage](/sites/default/files/styles/horizontal_3_2/public/2024-05/gardens-stage.jpg.webp?itok=h5eatWUs)
Why You Should Visit Yerba Buena Gardens
Summer is the perfect season to explore Yerba Buena Gardens, a downtown oasis full of open lawns that host family-friendly events.
Explore![Dolores Park on a sunny afternoon](/sites/default/files/styles/hero_short/public/2022-09/dolores-park-skyline-afternoon.jpg.webp?itok=3Sxv9N9i)
![Crosstown Trail](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-01/crosstown-trail-outdoors.jpg.webp?itok=Ymsx6LEC)
Where to Enjoy the Great Outdoors
The hundreds of parks in San Francisco offer you no shortage of activities. Enjoy beaches, hills, impressive man-made architecture or natural wonders.