The National AIDS Memorial Grove is one of The 15 Best Places for a Meditation in San Francisco.

1. The National AIDS Memorial Grove

9.3
Golden Gate Park (btwn Bowling Green & Middle Dr E), San Francisco, CA
Garden · 11 tips and reviews

Travis A.Travis A: The great place to meditate and reflect on one's life

Bob L.Bob Lenzi: Come join us for community workdays in the Grove. 8am to 1pm on third Saturday of the month, from March through November.

Brian B.Brian Brantner: I recommend the path along the south edge of the grove, next to the fence for the nursery. It's quiet and beautiful.

Transamerica Redwood Park is one of The 15 Best Places for a Meditation in San Francisco.

2. Transamerica Redwood Park

8.2
600 Montgomery St (btwn Washington & Clay St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Financial District · 21 tips and reviews

Timothy S.Timothy State: A touch of serenity in the middle of a major urban financial district. A great place to reflect and meditate.

Jared Z.Jared Zimmerman: Surrounded by Redwood trees and graced with luscious ferns, the park features a fountain spouting water several feet high, and figurative bronze sculptures.

Evgeniy D.Evgeniy Dankovtsev: An oasis in the heart of bustling business. You know that redwoods dont grow anywhere else but California, right?

Lafayette Park is one of The 15 Best Places for a Meditation in San Francisco.

3. Lafayette Park

9.5
2000 Sacramento St (at Gough St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Pacific Heights · 69 tips and reviews

Chaz J. C.Chaz J. Cruz: Amazing view of the water, a prime spot for urban meditation.

Pacific UnionPacific Union: This recently remodeled park offers killer views, tennis courts, picnic tables, and a new children’s play structure and water feature. Fido will love the off-leash area, too. Read more.

David M.David Monarres: If you have a small dog go to the north side of the park. Bigger dogs go to the south. I don't know where people w/o dogs go. :-)

Senspa is one of The 15 Best Places for a Meditation in San Francisco.

4. Senspa

8.8
1161 Gorgas Ave (Presidio), San Francisco, CA
Spa · Presidio National Park · 10 tips and reviews

Vanessa S.Vanessa Schneider: Arrive early. You'll want to make sure there's plenty of time for the eucalyptus steam room and meditation lounge.

lara l.lara long: Definitely carve out time for a steam after your treatment...and sit near the waterfall try the tea and find an amazing stone

Ariel W.Ariel Waldman: Favorite spa in SF. If you can't arrive early, definitely plan on staying late. Great relaxation lounges with tea and treats to read or get some writing done.

Grace Cathedral is one of The 15 Best Places for a Meditation in San Francisco.

5. Grace Cathedral

8.8
1100 California St (at Taylor St.), San Francisco, CA
Church · Nob Hill · 81 tips and reviews

Janice Y.Janice Yenpasook: walk the indoor labyrinth and pause for a moment and meditate when you get to the center.

SashaSasha: Beautiful inside. Great way to take a break from the world. Peet's coffee downstairs.

Fast CompanyFast Company: Let there be light: The solar-power system in this cathedral was designed, financed, and installed by SolarCity (#38 on Fast Company's 2011 list of Most Innovative Companies)

Alamo Square is one of The 15 Best Places for a Meditation in San Francisco.

6. Alamo Square

9.3
Steiner St (btwn Fulton & Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Alamo Square · 167 tips and reviews

Liza P.Liza P: The best view of the city, and the perfect place for a weekend picnic or an evening meditation.

Jacob M.Jacob Mulligan: Nice place to hang out, great view of the city on a sunny day.

Valentine's Day MovieValentine's Day Movie: The Shoe Garden is a little-known locals’ secret. Make your way to the top of the park and look for a garden shed to find dozens of shoes with flowers or grass growing in them. #vday

Yerba Buena Gardens is one of The 15 Best Places for a Meditation in San Francisco.

7. Yerba Buena Gardens

9.3
745 Mission St (btwn 3rd & 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Park · SoMa · 153 tips and reviews

Kreme B.Kreme Brulee: Meditate by the mlk waterfall.

drew t.drew tarvin: Possibly the best park in San Francisco: great views, inspirational quotes, and a playground with slides!

SFGateSFGate: Don't just admire the fountain - walk behind the falls to read inspiring quotes from Martin Luther King Jr. Read more.

Corona Heights Park is one of The 15 Best Places for a Meditation in San Francisco.

8. Corona Heights Park

9.2
Museum Way (at Roosevelt), San Francisco, CA
Park · Corona Heights · 60 tips and reviews

Christopher B.Christopher Bowns: Find a comfy niche of rock and meditate for a moment.

Brendan C.Brendan Curran: Great for sunsets! The hike up is steep, but well worth it for the spectacular views.

Star S.Star Simpson: Check out the wind flow sculpture just down the hill, on the front of the museum

Earthbody is one of The 15 Best Places for a Meditation in San Francisco.

9. Earthbody

8.8
534 Laguna St (Hayes), San Francisco, CA
Spa · Hayes Valley · 9 tips and reviews

Nancy T.Nancy Tran: I love the tea and snack they provide. From start to finish you will truly have a blissful experience. They very much emphasize the physical and spiritual benefits of massage.

Maggie M.Maggie Mason: Ask for Sigrid, she's a talent.

__: Great service and the masseuse was very attentive to my troubled areas. Comes with snacks and tea in the end.

Fitness SF is one of The 15 Best Places for a Meditation in San Francisco.

10. Fitness SF

8.8
1 10th St (at Stevenson St), San Francisco, CA
Gym and Studio · SoMa · 21 tips and reviews

Yuan W.Yuan Wang: Spacious. Natural light. Advanced equipments. The best among all SF Fitness gyms.

Jennifer Y.Jennifer Yip: gorgeous new gym with up-to-date equipment! they also have a moving rock climbing wall!

Andrew B.Andrew Bristow: Avoid at rush hours. Small gym with limited equipment, but all brand new and well maintained

Kabuki Springs & Spa is one of The 15 Best Places for a Meditation in San Francisco.

11. Kabuki Springs & Spa

9.2
1750 Geary Blvd (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Spa · Fillmore District · 39 tips and reviews

Diana T.Diana T.: Go for peaceful solo experience, weekdays or weekend mornings or evenings. Weekend afternoons can be a killer wait. I recommend following with sushi at Isobune. Read more.

natassianatassia: Salt scrub in the steam room. Leaves u with baby soft skin :)

BravoBravo: $25 gets you an all day pass to a gorgeous beautiful spa. After 7 hours you're guaranteed to feel better. I try to go 1x month. -Yigit Pura, Top Chef Just Desserts

Belli Capelli is one of The 15 Best Places for a Meditation in San Francisco.

12. Belli Capelli

7.9
1728 Divisadero St (Btwn Bush St. and Sutter St.), San Francisco, CA
Cosmetics Store · Lower Pacific Heights · 2 tips and reviews

Jackie B.Jackie Brown: Corie is simply fantastic! I've been going to her for almost two years and have no complaints. Takes the time to listen to what I want with my hair. So impressed!! I love her!

Tanya O.Tanya Odisho: Jenny is dah bomb!!

Noe Valley Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for a Meditation in San Francisco.

13. Noe Valley Bakery

8.8
4073 24th St (btwn Castro & Noe St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Noe Valley · 56 tips and reviews

Lauren C.Lauren Clark: The ham and cheese tart is my favorite savory breakfast pastry in SF. Give it a try!

Simon B.Simon Batistoni: Their crusty white loaf is hands-down the best bread available anywhere in SF...

Laura W.Laura Weidman Powers: the morning buns are to die for

Fitness SF is one of The 15 Best Places for a Meditation in San Francisco.

14. Fitness SF

8.5
1001 Brannan St (at 9th), San Francisco, CA
Gym and Studio · Showplace Square · 70 tips and reviews

Bridget M.Bridget MacVicar: Pablo's Zumba classes are the best!. They're also the most popular so arrive early to get a spot closer to the middle or front.

Chrys B.Chrys Bader: note that there is an extremely high concentration of gay men here

Chris P.Chris Porter: Best gym in SF. Great staff and very clean.