Location: San Francisco
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Things to do in San Francisco, California (CA): The Best Bodies of Water
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. San Francisco Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,325 reviews
Offers hiking and biking along its shores, paddling and sailing on top of its surface, and bird-watching and exploring among its wetlands.
Reviewed By SaffronLH
Visited twice over my trip. Enjoyed a cable car ride down, wander along the waterside, fantastic views, spotted a sea lion, walked up the piers, took in the atmosphere in the sun. Loved it
2. Lake Merced
3. Stow Lake
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 115 reviews
Located in Golden Gate National Park. Small boats are available for renting to sail Stow Lake.
Reviewed By WillieMacfan - Healdsburg, United States
In the middle of Golden Gate Park, Stow Lake offers a respite from the fast paced atmosphere that is San Francisco. There is a road that wraps around the Lake where you can park; there are also foot paths up to the lake and over bridges to the island in the middle of the lake. You can stroll around the lake, have a picnic, rent paddle boats/row boats, climb the mountain on the island, check out the waterfall. You can feed the ducks and you may see a turtle or swan or two. Just a quiet and relaxing spot. Just enjoy the setting.
4. Spreckels Lake
5. South Bay
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 6 reviews
Mount Hamilton and the James Lick Observatory offer wide views of the South Bay.
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
We love the South Bay Area of San Francisco. Its where Silicon Valley is. Its where a lot of people live. There is good ethnic food. Its home of many world class universities and colleges such as Stanford University. Today we were at Foothills Park in Palo Alto and had a wonderful overlook of the South Bay area.
