Sue Bierman Park is one of The 11 Best Places for Recreation in San Francisco.

1. Sue Bierman Park

7.9
269 Drumm St. (at Market St. & The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Park · Financial District · 19 tips and reviews

Geetika G.Geetika Gupta: Great recreation area for kids of all ages...worth spending time away from stress n gadgets

Staff PicksStaff Picks: Celebrate the opening of the newest Star Wars installment in flashy flash mob style at San Francisco’s first ever Lightsaber Battle. Donate $10 to claim your weapon and unleash the force as a Jedi. Read more.

VV: We who exercise in Sue Bierman Park have named the benches Middle Earth, Hogwarts, Narnia, and East Narnia. The rock garden is called Arrakis.

Golden Gate Park is one of The 11 Best Places for Recreation in San Francisco.

2. Golden Gate Park

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

Ramada WorldwideRamada Worldwide: This is one place that you can't pass up on your San Francisco visit. Between the stunning views, outdoor recreation, shows (like Outsidelands!) & more, it's an oasis is the city atmosphere of SF. Read more.

Steffen B.Steffen Bornhoft: Great to rent a bike and cycle through!

The Ritz-CarltonThe Ritz-Carlton: A secret gem of Golden Gate Park is the Garden of Shakespeare’s Flowers, located near the Japanese Tea Garden. Inspired by the masterworks of the famous playwright, the garden has over 200 flowers.

Pine Lake Park is one of The 11 Best Places for Recreation in San Francisco.

3. Pine Lake Park

7.9
Pine Lake Park, San Francisco, CA
Park · Parkside · 7 tips and reviews

Dorothy B.Dorothy Bartolomucci: Bathroom and barbecue recreational area! Next to lake with ducks! But at dusk mosquito city and Coyotes come out! :/

Shawn C.Shawn Calhoun: You can't go wrong - great place to walk the dog on a sunny day ☀️

Bennett W W.Bennett W Wong: Definitely a nice spot for dog owners to walk their dogs

Alcatraz Cell House is one of The 11 Best Places for Recreation in San Francisco.

4. Alcatraz Cell House

9.0
Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 55 tips and reviews

MarvinMarvin: Most people don't exit into the recreation room — at the back there is a stairway that makes its way down to the edge of the island.

Katia K.Katia Kolodeznikova: Audio tour is amazing. You can pause it and enjoy the Bay view in the weather is good

Vanessa C.Vanessa C: Must take the audio tour, what an experience!

Lands End Lookout is one of The 11 Best Places for Recreation in San Francisco.

5. Lands End Lookout

9.6
22 Merrie Way (at Point Lobos Ave), San Francisco, CA
Scenic Lookout · 44 tips and reviews

Aaron C.Aaron Cruz: A part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. A romantic and scenic spot to capture the Golden Gate Bridge and watch the bay and ocean come together.

Hedan Z.Hedan Zeng: Beautiful shady hike! On sunny days you can see the Golden Gate Bridge 🌉

Jeffrey G.Jeffrey G: Get here early for sublime birding in the dawn hours, grab an egg sandwich from Louies and hike down to the ruins. Warm up with a cappuccino when the cafe opens at 9 am.

Exploratorium is one of The 11 Best Places for Recreation in San Francisco.

6. Exploratorium

9.1
Pier 15 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Science Museum · Northern Waterfront · 334 tips and reviews

Larissa P.Larissa Pak: The best recreation for kids and adults alike. Maybe even more for the latter.

KarstenKarsten: Fun for all ages, well worth an afternoon visit

HISTORYHISTORY: Founded in 1969 by the noted physicist Dr. Frank Oppenheimer, the Exploratorium offers visitors exhibits, webcasts, websites and events to explore & understand the world around them.

Fort Miley is one of The 11 Best Places for Recreation in San Francisco.

7. Fort Miley

7.9
Veterans Dr (Fort Miley 7), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 9 tips and reviews

Are We Really?Are We Really?: This is also known as east Fort Miley, Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Tina H.Tina Hodgson: Great walk along the rugged SF coast from Sutro Baths down to the Presidio. Made my camera very happy.

Jeffrey G.Jeffrey G: There is a former lighthouse on the grounds of this park

Alcatraz Island is one of The 11 Best Places for Recreation in San Francisco.

8. Alcatraz Island

9.3
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (San Francisco Bay), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 503 tips and reviews

Fodor's TravelFodor's Travel: Take time to savor a multitude of views: the island itself on your ferry ride, the Golden Gate Bridge from the recreation yard, and the city skyline from the paths surrounding the Cell House.

Angelos N.Angelos N: The tour is well worth it. They did a great job with the electronic tourist guides. Go early to avoid lines, buy tickets prior to departure day to avoid lines.

HISTORYHISTORY: Robert Stroud, "The Birdman of Alcatraz" spent 17 years in cell #42. Segregated from the prisoners, he turned to birds for company. He was the inspiration for the 1962 movie starring Burt Lancaster.

Bix is one of The 11 Best Places for Recreation in San Francisco.

9. Bix

8.7
56 Gold St (btw Montgomery & Sansome), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Jackson Square · 111 tips and reviews

Food & WineFood & Wine: In this recreation of a 1930s supper club, Chef Bruce Hill serves his truffled Pecorino cheeseburger on buttered rye.

Sara K.Sara K: I love the atmosphere here. Live music and lots of energy every time 💗

EaterEater: Tucked away in a random Financial District alley, Bix is a restaurant like no other in SF. Classic cocktails flow at the bar and the dining room is alive and popping every night. [Eater 38 Member]

Treasure Island is one of The 11 Best Places for Recreation in San Francisco.

10. Treasure Island

8.2
(at California Ave), San Francisco, CA
Island · 87 tips and reviews

BoatUSBoatUS: BoatUS Members receive discounts at Treasure Island Yacht Harbor! For more information or to join BoatUS, the nation’s largest recreational boating association, ask a staff member.

__: Beautiful scenic view of San Francisco! Amazing photos when it's not foggy!

Windows Live Photo GalleryWindows Live Photo Gallery: On the side of the road there is a great spot to view San Francisco, the Bay Bridge and Alcatraz. There is also a railing that you can use to steady the camera. This is a Panoramic Stitch opportunity.