San Francisco is weird, wacky, and downright wonderful!
Super easy to get off the beaten path inSan Francisco — aslong as you knowwhere to look!
The city is filled with tons of secret spots, from beach swings with Golden Gate Bridges views and hidden concrete slides, to secret alleyways and 100 foot tall sculptures in the middle of the forest.
Hawk Hill and Battery Spencer
Looking for the best views of the famed Golden Gate Bridge? Head on over thebridge to Marin! Here you’ll find two favorite San Francisco hidden gems — Hawk Hilland Battery Spencer!
Kirby Cove
If you’re looking for another one of the bestSan Francisco hidden gems over the bridge,make the short 1.5 mile trek down to KirbyCove. Not officially in the city itself, BUT theviews of the bridge from the beach are just too good to pass up, so we’re counting it!
Tank Hill
Hidden behind the famous (and overly popular) Twin Peaks, Tank Hill remains a local jewel, well, until now that is! from up here — expect to find one of thebest views and sunsets in San Francisco (without the hordes of tourists). You’ll see the ocean and Golden Gate Park to your left, the Golden Gate Bridge staringright at you, as well as the Saint Ignatius church not too far away! Most locals don’teven know about this park, making it one oft he best hidden gems in SF!
16th Avenue Steps and Grand View Park
There’s lots of mosaic stairways in SanFrancisco, but the 16th Avenue Steps are by far a favorite! Along the entire pathway you’ll find vivid tiles, stained glass, and evenpieces of shattered mirror! And the fact that the entire design is based on the sea andsky makes us love it even more!
Huntington Falls
This just wouldn’t be a complete list ofhidden gems in San Francisco without mentioning this secret waterfall in GoldenGate Park! Most people have zero cluethere’s a waterfall over here in the middle ofthe city, let alone the busiest lake in the park.Admire the falls from either the rocky lower footpath or above it from the bridge for acompletely different angle! It’s close to the Golden Gate Pavilion (a Chinese temple-like structure given to SF as a gift from Taipei!) so make sure you walk over there as well (another of the secret spots in SanFrancisco!).
Dutch Windmill and Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Garden
Visiting San Francisco in early Spring? You NEED to make your way to the Dutch Windmill! We mean, you can visit any time of year, but we love it most when the tulips are in full bloom. Hundreds, if not thousands of delicate tulips take over the surrounding area and fill it with vivid color – it’s a sight that will leave you searching for tickets toAmsterdam’s Tulip Festival!
SFO!
If you’re craving vibrant city life framed by water, hills, and iconic views, The City by theBay is calling-and getting there is supersimple: With United Airline’s three flights aday, nonstop, from Medford. Ready when youare to chase the fog, the hills, and the unforgettable adventures that only SanFrancisco can offer.
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