Parks and the outdoors
Twin Peaks, the Presidio, Ocean Beach, the green spaces and the races.
Run a Marathon in San Francisco
For marathoners and dedicated fitness fanatics, a vacation isn't all about laying on the beach, eating and drinking your weight in pina coladas and tasty local food.
San Francisco Green Space: Lafayette Park
On a hot day, Lafayette Park (Sacramento Street between Gough & Laguna) is littered with sunbathing San Franciscan's, reading their books, napping, watching their dogs play...
San Francisco Green Space: Alamo Square Park
One of my favorite things about San Francisco is the large number of parks. This is definitely an urban city, but there is a lot of green space where you can relax and get lost in your thoughts (and…
San Francisco's Twin Peaks
Hidden behind the fog of this picture is San Francisco's Twin Peaks, a true high point of the City. Twin Peaks rises in the middle of the City, above the Castro, Noe Valley, and its namesake area.
San Francisco's Ocean Beach
When you think of San Francisco, you don't automatically think of beaches. And, with some good reason...there are very few beach-type days here, at least not in the stereotypical sense.
PresidiGo a Go Go
I have talked about the Presidio several times, but one of the major problems is public transit to that part of the City.
San Francisco Presidio Walks
San Francisco's Presidio is a historic, peaceful enclave in an otherwise busy city. It is also currently the site of some development, and, thus (because this is San Francisco), a bit of controversy.
Bay to Breakers: Only in San Francisco
Want a quintessential San Francisco experience? Check out the annual Bay to Breakers Race.