Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Sausalito

Mt. Tamalpais Bike Ride. Mt. Tamalpais is not very far from San Francisco, but it is a different world. There is a paved loop that goes around Mt. Tamalpais that allows you to get away from the city and enjoy nature. It can be driven by car, although I recommend bicycling around it to really enjoy the views and get more immersed in the natural beauty. I start in Fairfax, heading up the Fairfax-Bolinas Road. After a few miles of mild traffic, the houses thin out and you're back to nature. The loop includes an alpine lake, and beautiful mountain and ocean views. The backside features almost as many bicycles as cars. There are plenty of climbs on the route, so don't try it if you're not in decent biking shape. If you need more of a challenge, take the Pantoll Road up toward the Mt. Tamalpais peak. There are good photo opportunities looking toward San Francisco from that road. There are almost no services available on the back side of the loop, so bring food, water, etc. Once you get back to civilization, watch out for traffic. I recommend an early start on hot summer days. On cooler days you may be better off waiting until late morning to avoid the fog that often envelops the area earlier in the day.

This place is must to go in SF. Cal Academy of Sciences is great place to visit with children. There is Young museum for the art lovers and Japanese Tea Garden is perfect place for the people who want to have peace. We enjoyed a lot.

If you want to get to see one of the best views of the golden bridge I highly recommend doing the hike up Tam hill. It’s a great hike and also a great surprise once you get up there the view is spectacular.

Highly recommended, great view, a must go places in San Francisco, you shouldn’t miss it if you visit San Francisco. A great place to relax and explore around in! There is a long trail along the coast that leads to beautiful scenery. Be wary of the rocks near the coast however; they can be hard to trek through and can be dangerous if inexperienced. Also remember to check the weather or else the fog will cover up the bridge. Other than that, enjoy the view and bring your friends along for a great walk near one of San Francisco's most iconic symbol!

San Francisco is beautiful. The Golden Gate National Recreation Area is truly an unexpected surprise that such a large tract of nature has been reserved “for the people.” This place is exemplary yet juxtaposes SF city’s power, privilege on one end of the spectrum and the the all to common city conditions, on the other. My fiancé and I lived in San Francisco for several years and we also loved the natural beauty of the surrounding areas (Half Moon Bay, Pacifica Santa Cruz). However; Golden Gate National Recreation Area is a place full of beautiful mountains, hiking trails and of course the Pacific Ocean. The entire area around the Golden Gate Bridge is magnificent. I’d definitely recommend this place for a great getaway anytime!