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Outdoors in San Francisco

Parks, beaches and outdoor spots local hotels recommend, and marked walking and hiking routes in and around San Francisco.

15 picks · 12 free · updated 13 October

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FreeSan Francisco Bay TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeCalifornia Coastal TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeThe Barbary Coast TrailRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeBay Area Ridge Trail - 02 - East BayRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeBay Area Ridge Trail - 01 - North BayRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeBay Area Ridge Trail - 04 - San Francisco and PeninsulaRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeSan Francisco Crosstown Trail - Hiking - Section 2Route on OpenStreetMapFreeSan Francisco Crosstown Trail - Hiking - Section 3Route on OpenStreetMapFreeSan Francisco Crosstown Trail - Hiking - Section 4Route on OpenStreetMapFreeSan Francisco Crosstown Trail - Hiking - Section 5Route on OpenStreetMapFreePhilosopher's WayRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeSan Francisco Crosstown Trail - Hiking - Section 1Route on OpenStreetMapMuir Woods National MonumentMill Valley · ★ 4.8 on GoogleGolden Gate ParkSan Francisco · ★ 4.8 on GoogleJ V Fitzgerald Marine ReserveMoss Beach · ★ 4.7 on Google
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Outdoors in San Francisco, answered

What are the best outdoors picks in San Francisco?

Right now: San Francisco Bay Trail, California Coastal Trail, The Barbary Coast Trail and Bay Area Ridge Trail - 02 - East Bay. The list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels and their booking partners.

Are any of them free?

Yes: San Francisco Bay Trail, California Coastal Trail, The Barbary Coast Trail and Bay Area Ridge Trail - 02 - East Bay, and 8 more.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On San Francisco and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in San Francisco, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.