Golden Gate Park: A Brief Guide
Golden Gate Park: A Brief Guide
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An urban getaway stretching through the western end of San Francisco with 1,017 acres of bucolic lakes and meadows. Golden Gate Park has something for everyone！
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Conservatory of Flowers
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The garden outside is free to stroll . At night, they put on a light show on the building.
Admission is free for veterans and SF residents.
Currently (2023), there is an art installation adjacent to the conservatory of artificial trees that light up.
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Music Concourse
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A landscaped basin between the California Academy of Sciences and the de Young Museum, is a civic and cultural space within Golden Gate Park, hosting free concerts on Sundays during the summer.
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Bison Paddock
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This meadow has been occupied by bisons since 1899. Cared for by the SF Zoo and SF Parks and Rec, the bisons here are always a surprise to visitors.
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Koret Children's Playground
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Great playground for families. There is an antique carousel here for those that are interested.
Opened in 1888, this playground is thought to have been the nation’s first public playground. It has since been remodeled and modernized for the children of this generation!
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Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Garden
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At the western end of the park, there is a beautiful tulip garden during spring.
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Museums & Gardens
California Academy of Sciences
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deYoung Museum of San Francisco
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Japanese Tea Garden
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This 3.5 acres of manicured garden reflects the zen and tranquility of Japanese landscaping. Stroll along the koi pond, and enjoy a tea break at the cafe.
Admission is free for veterans and SF residents.
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Dining Availability
Dining inside the park is limited to dining options in the museums, and one restaurant.
Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
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This is at the very western end of the park. There is live music on evenings and oceanview dining on 2nd floor.
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Since the park in sandwiched between several neighborhoods, visitors have lots of options to pick up food around the area, depending on which side of the park you want to be.
Sunset District
South of the Park.
Gordo Taqueria
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Pineapple King Bakery - San Francisco
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Richmond District
To the north of the Park!
Arsicault Bakery
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Koja Kitchen
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Genki Crepes & Mini Mart
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