Gay Beaches & Parks in San Francisco

Nude beach

Popular Baker Beach is located on the southwest side of the Presidio. To join the gay and occasionally naked crowd,...

Richmond · Gibson Rd., San Francisco

• mixed gay/straight

Gay urban "beach"

At the southwest, top corner of Dolores Park, a grassy ledge dubbed the Fruit Shelf offers stunning views of the city....

The Castro · 3800-3898 20th Street, San Francisco

Like central park, but bigger

Golden Gate Park is the granddaddy of SF parks. Complete with a Conservatory of Flowers, Hippie Hill, and AIDS...

Haight-Ashbury · 501 Stanyan Street., San Francisco

• park

Oldest public Japanese garden in the United States

Located inside of Golden Gate Park, this Japanese garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity...

Golden Gate Park · 7 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco

• park

See the Painted Ladies from 'Full House'

The city of San Francisco has an overwhelming amount of places where you can take in a spectacular view, but Alamo...

Hayes Valley · San Francisco

• park

Lions, Tigers and Bears oh my!

Home to over 1,000 exotic, endangered and rescued animals representing more than 250 species and peaceful gardens...

Sunset · 1 Zoo Road, San Francisco

Oldest park in San Francisco

Buena Vista Park, located in the center of the city, is know for the spectacular views from its upper slopes. It is...

Haight-Ashbury · Buena Vista Park, San Francisco

• park

Otherworldly Performance Space

The events that happen inside the Palace of Fine Arts are just as impressive as it's grandiose exterior. Get...

Russian Hill · 3301 Lyon St, San Francisco

A lovely place for flying a kite

This serene 3.5-mile stretch of unspoiled white sand has been a tranquil escape from the high-rises and hustle of...

Sunset · Sloat Blvd and Great Highway, San Francisco

• family-friendly
• pet-friendly
• casual
• lively