Forget the tourist traps — this is the SF and Bay I actually love. Hikes with wildflower views, hidden beaches, forest walks, and day trips to charming towns like Tiburon and Point Reyes. Ideal for weekend wanderers and nature lovers.
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Nature 🌸
Day Trips
Favorite Neighborhoods
Nature 🌸
the hike I always recommend – stunning views + beach access
Lands End Trail, California
stunning views of the Golden Gate
Batteries to Bluffs Trail
absolutely stunning gardens, gorgeous to walk around and enjoy a peaceful afternoon
San Francisco Botanical Garden
Day Trips
go here for the most stunning sunsets + dinner in Point Reyes Station
Point Reyes National Seashore
the most quaint town along the water… reminds me of Europe. amazing art galleries, great food, and scenic views
Sausalito
feel closer to nature and a sense of calm
Tiburon
a longer drive from SF, but well worth it. super charming town with beautiful beaches. dog-friendly, full of artists, and great restaurants
Carmel
a nature-lover's dream. the most stunning redwood forest
Muir Woods National Monument
Favorite Neighborhoods
my personal favorite – lots of European charm, go to Washington Square Park for a picnic, or sit at a coffee shop like Trieste
North Beach
nature-adjacent and super peaceful
The Presidio
fun, trendy, and lots of great restaurants!
Marina / Pacific Heights
eclectic, fun, and always lots to do! visit Dolores park, or walk along Valencia street for cute shops and restaurants
Mission District
go here for the Ferry Building! a fun market with lots of shops and great food, then take the trolley to a Giant's game
