Mission Dolores Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in San Francisco.

1. Mission Dolores Park

9.4
Dolores & Church St (btwn 18th & 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Mission Dolores · 505 tips and reviews

Alex L.Alex Lin: Bring a blanket, picnic, frisbee or football, some pot, camp out on top of the hill at Church & 20th and watch the boys, dogs, parrots, and hipsters in the park below, and the magnificent city view.

Richard B.Richard Barr: A beautiful place to spend time with your family and/or friends you can bring your own food and make a picnic :) or you can only lay down on the grass and rest

MissConnorMissConnor: Great for picnics and getting out with family, pets or friends!

Palace of Fine Arts is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in San Francisco.

2. Palace of Fine Arts

9.5
3301 Lyon St (btwn Bay & Jefferson St), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · Marina District · 208 tips and reviews

Rita S.Rita Schiesser: You can't beat a picnic overlooking the lake with swans and the beautiful Palace of Fine Arts behind... unless you stay there until dark when it lights up!

Cynthia V.Cynthia Velazquez: Love this building, awesome place to have a picnic and take lots of pictures, must visit!

Jenna S.Jenna S: insanely beautiful structure. great for a picnic

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

3. Alamo Square

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

Diego R.Diego Rufo: A great place to get a bit of sun or have a little picnic. Read more.

Eduardo O.Eduardo OV: Super great view, nice to go for a picnic with a couple. You can bring your dog, but a little unsafe if it's not attached

Allison K.Allison Kaminski: Scenic view of the painted ladies and a perfect place for a picnic and some drinks

Golden Gate Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in San Francisco.

4. Golden Gate Park

9.6
501 Stanyan St (btwn Fulton St & Lincoln Way), San Francisco, CA
Park · Golden Gate Park · 359 tips and reviews

Valentine's Day MovieValentine's Day Movie: Rent a boat and paddle to the top of the island in the middle of Stow lake, a popular spot for couples to picnic. #vday

Claudia R.Claudia Recinos: Take your bike to the park and have a picnic!

Roya S.Roya Sabeti: Beautiful park to spend the day and picnic.

Marina Green is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in San Francisco.

5. Marina Green

9.3
Marina Green (at Marina Green Dr), San Francisco, CA
Park · Marina District · 46 tips and reviews

SharonSharon: Have a picnic while watching people play frisbee, run, and bike.

Pacific UnionPacific Union: Nice spot for walks, picnics, and watching any and all activities on the Bay. Be sure to bundle up on foggy days.

Justin S.Justin Sullivan: The Golden Gate to your left, Alcatraz to your right, people watching all around. Grab a picnic at the Safeway on Marina Blvd and enjoy the show.

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

6. Yerba Buena Gardens

9.2
745 Mission St (btwn 3rd & 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Park · SoMa · 153 tips and reviews

Joe M.Joe Moore: sit on the grass and have a picnic

SharonSharon: Best park in the city for a dry picnic.

Tiffany K.Tiffany Kocielko: Great place to relax, and have a picnic.

Crissy Field is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in San Francisco.

7. Crissy Field

9.4
Golden Gate Promenade (at Mason St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Presidio National Park · 143 tips and reviews

Hotel Nikko San FranciscoHotel Nikko San Francisco: Grab some bikes and take a stroll around Crissy Field! Then end the day by having a picnic with your friends and family.

The Ritz-CarltonThe Ritz-Carlton: Crissy Field is the perfect spot for a picnic and includes one of our favorite locations in the city to capture a photo of Golden Gate Bridge.

Alex C.Alex Chen: Walk along the beach, play frisbee, have a picnic, ride a bike, and people watch.

Washington Square Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in San Francisco.

8. Washington Square Park

8.7
Columbus Ave (btwn Filbert & Union St), San Francisco, CA
Park · North Beach · 73 tips and reviews

Keane L.Keane Li: Trader Joe's wine picnic in the park!

Patrick R.Patrick Ramsey: Great for picnics and playing, or just sunbathing on a lazy day

4156031841560318: bring a picnic basket, watch your purse though. take a nap. watch your purse!

Sigmund Stern Grove is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in San Francisco.

9. Sigmund Stern Grove

8.7
2750 19th Ave (at Sloat Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Park · Parkside · 25 tips and reviews

Starr O.Starr O'Leary: Parking sucks, so take MUNI and bring a picnic lunch and relax to the music.

Kat N.Kat Negrete: If the show starts at 2, get there at 12 to get a picnic table and good seat for the show! Great place to eat and chill for a couple hours.

SFkids.orgSFkids.org: Take the family for a picnic in the concert meadow on a non-concert day. Kids can run around on the empty stage and put on "shows."

John McLaren Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in San Francisco.

10. John McLaren Park

8.9
(b/t Visitasion, John F Shelley, Oxford, Persia), San Francisco, CA
Park · 17 tips and reviews

FredFred: Great for picnics and BBQing, off leash dogs, tennis, amazing views, hiking, and jogging. This park has it all.

Zachary R.Zachary Reiss-Davis: You can rent / reserve one of their giant picnic areas in advance for a party.

Susanna P.Susanna Page: I’ve brought my dogs here a couple of years ago and they loved it. Love the hiking and picnic areas too.

Presidio Main Post Lawn is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in San Francisco.

11. Presidio Main Post Lawn

8.8
Montgomery St (btwn Lincoln Blvd & Sheridan Ave), San Francisco, CA
Field · Presidio National Park · 8 tips and reviews

K. S.K. Sage: Beautiful views of the Golden Gate Bridge and perfectly lush green lawn perfect for a stroll or a romantic picnic spot. Bring a kite it can get very windy here!

Ryan P.Ryan Palmer: Great place for a picnic!

Marina C.Marina Costabile: Off the Grid: Presidio is every Sunday from late April to mid-October 2013. A must do especially on a warm sunny day. Plenty of food vendors/trucks and bars for beer, wine, Bloody Marys!

West Beach Crissy Field is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in San Francisco.

12. West Beach Crissy Field

8.8
Hamilton St, San Francisco, CA
Beach · Presidio National Park · 8 tips and reviews

Nick G.Nick Greif: Great location for a BBQ with a perfect view of the Golden Gate bridge. Nice beach and picnic area; within walking distance from the Marina (although the far end of the field is a good 40 min walk) Read more.

Gabriel R.Gabriel Rooney: Have a picnic here. You avoid most of the Crissy wind.

Darlene Y.Darlene Yee: Come early to reserve picnic tables on the weekend. Like 6 am! 😬

China Beach is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in San Francisco.

13. China Beach

8.7
Sea Cliff Ave (at El Camino Del Mar), San Francisco, CA
Beach · 33 tips and reviews

Stephanie R.Stephanie Robinson: Such a hidden gem with picnic benches and bathrooms.

Amy B.Amy B: No dogs allowed which is nice when you want an unmolested picnic.

Wilfred W.Wilfred Wong: Great place for a picnic

West Bluff Picnic Area and Beach is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in San Francisco.

14. West Bluff Picnic Area and Beach

8.3
603 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
Picnic Area · Presidio National Park · 4 tips and reviews

Justin .Justin 🐙: If its a weekend and nice out, get here by 7am to get a picnic spot.

David H.David Hwang: Picnic tables!

Marissa C.Marissa C: Picnic tables with a view of Golden Gate bridge ... parking close by and grills available. Can be cold so bring a sweater!

Stow Lake is one of The 15 Best Places for Picnics in San Francisco.

15. Stow Lake

9.2
Stow Lake Dr (btwn John F Kennedy Dr & Martin Luther King Jr Dr), San Francisco, CA
Lake · Golden Gate Park · 47 tips and reviews

Raj S.Raj S.: Bring food for a picnic. So many beautiful spots to camp out and enjoy the park.

Maggie M.Maggie Mason: Take lunch from the Boat House across the footbridge to Strawberry Island. Eat at the picnic tables near the waterfall, then climb stairs for a bridge view. Afterward, paddle boats! $25 for an hour.

WhiskeyAvengerWhiskeyAvenger: There are plenty of park benches to stop along the way through your hike for a picnic or watch the geese.