Nature adventures in San Francisco

THINGS TO DO, SAN FRANCISCO Updated : Nov 17, 2016, 11.56 AM IST

Asha Griffith

A love of South East Asia saw Asha leave her homeland of Australia for the hot nights and cool breezes of tropical Asia. She has been based in Cambodia for the past 4 years and travelled extensively around the world, eating, drinking and walking until it's time to eat again.

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San Francisco is nestled in one of the most incredible coastlines in the world, providing an unlimited array of natural wonders and adventurous locations. The top 10 natural adventures in San Francisco are sure to excite travellers, as the city has for long been lauded for its inner-city parklands and lush public arenas. They provide the perfect spot to relax during a busy day of sightseeing. Being located in the bay area also has the benefit of the city being close to many other attractions that other cities lack, including whale watching, and the beaches. There are also spectacular national parks and plenty of hikes and day trips. The wide array of options is sure to provide something for everyone, so now get out there and enjoy the day.
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Museum

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Wave Organ

The Wave Organ is an ‘acoustic sculpture’ built on the shore of San Francisco bay by the Exploratorium, a public learning laboratory/science museum. It looks like a weird rock garden of slabs and stones on the edge of th...more

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Golden Gate Park

On a sunny day in San Francisco, there is no better place to be than the Golden Gate Park. In fact there is so much to do in the Golden Gate Park that it could easily take up half this list.

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Ocean Beach

San Francisco isn’t known for its beaches, largely due to its unusually cool and foggy micro-climate. But it’s still worth checking out Ocean Beach on the Pacific Ocean side of the city (west), close to the Golden Gate P...more

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Hiking

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Urban Hiker Day Tour

Nature adventures don’t have to all involve getting out of the city - there are plenty of hikes within San Francisco itself, but sometime you need some extra help finding them.

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Angel Island State Park

Want a proper outdoor adventure, where you can get away from the city, pitch a tent, and sleep under the stars? We recommend taking a Blue & Gold ferry from San Francisco (or better yet, renting a kayak), and heading the...more

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Hiking

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Land’s End Hiking

At the north-western corner of San Francisco (right near the Wave Organ) is a stunning hike with cliff-top views over the Pacific Ocean, which winds along the edge of the ocean, through fields of wildflowers, and centuri...more

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Oceanic Society Whale Watching

2016 has been a great year for whale watching in San Francisco. In July this year, packs of whale were seen near the Golden Gate Bridge. Some days it seemed like there were whales all over the place. Whale sighting in th...more

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Point Reyes National Seashore

Just 35 miles northwest of San Francisco is Point Reyes National Seashore, with miles of sandy beaches, a dramatic coastline and 71,000 acres of protected nature preserve. With miles of hiking trails, beachside camping, ...more

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Muir Woods National Monument

There is nothing better than walking amongst the ancient giant Coastal Redwood trees of California. There is something about these giants, 1,000 years old and more than 250 ft high, that puts life in perspective.

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National Park

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Yosemite National Park

While Yosemite National Park is a long drive from San Francisco, it is the closest national park to the city, and a must-do on your travel agenda. This world famous park is 1169 sq m of wilderness across northern Califor...more

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