Location: San Francisco
Top Things to do in San Francisco
Things to do in San Francisco, California (CA): The Best Playgrounds
Every neighborhood in San Francisco has its own personality, from the hippie chic of the Upper Haight to the hipster grit of the Mission. The Marina district boasts trendy bistros and postcard-perfect views of the Golden Gate Bridge, while Noe Valley offers quaint and quiet boutiques. Wave hello to the sea lions at Pier 39, and sample local cheese and charcuterie at the Ferry Building. Sit in on a yoga session in Dolores Park or marvel at the Dutch Windmill across from Ocean Beach.
Restaurants in San Francisco
1. Lafayette Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Pacific Heights park bordered by Washington, Sacramento, Gough and Laguna Streets.
Reviewed By PacificManila - San Francisco, United States
Pacific Heights in San Francisco boasts of two parks, Lafayette and Alta Plaza, which are walking distance to each other. Lafayette is a beautifully designed and landscaped park. It is visually very pleasing. The trees, plants, grounds, pathways and benches are integrated as a whole. The north side has a wonderful view of the bay, and Washington Street is lined with the most beautiful and graceful residential apartment buildings in the city. You will also find mansions of different architectural styles like the famed Beaux-Art white mansion of Danielle Steel. There are tennis courts and children's playground. But the whole place comes alive the best on a warm and sunny week-end. Families, friends, neighbors and visitors enjoy the sun and each other's company. Pacific Heights is a Tier-One neighborhood and it has a Tier-One park, Lafayette.
2. Hendrik Point
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By milkdemcows - Saranac, United States
You get a more from-the-side view of the bridge from here compared to most other spots, plus the city in the background and ocean to the right. Battery Spencer is also neat to explore, especially with younger kids. Dress warm though. We drove here, and the drive was just as amazing - from SF, you get off to the right, then get to drive through a small tunnel then up and along a winding route zigzagging along the hills.
3. Esmeralda Slide Park
4. Cayuga Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By 1GiantsMS - Redwood City, United States
Played here as a kid and what a difference. Everything is clean with lots of interesting art and trails to explore. No longer a place to be afraid. Sculptures seem to pop out at you like at an old fun house. Very entertaining. Lots of parking available nearby. Can be a bit noisy with freeway and Bart nearby.
5. South Park
6. Golden Gate Heights Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
7. Portsmouth Square
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By permia
It's a fine space, with greenery, trees and some appealing historical statuary and plaques. It was closest to where ships carrying Chinese docked around the mid 1800s. They made their way here and secured lodgings around the square. Thus the beginning of Chinatown in the city. An impressive sculpture called the Goddess of Democracy holds the flame of freedom aloft. A charming stone art work commemorates the first Californian school that opened in 1848. Robert Louis Stevenson is remembered with a grand sculpture of a sailing ship plus aphorisms from his oeuvre. In 1846 the US wanted California as a state. In July of that year the American flag was raised by Commander Montgomery from the USS Portsmouth to assert US authority over the territory. Hence the naming of square in honour of this historical event.
