Absolutely beautiful out there. Been going out there since I was 5 and been taking my boys and dog…read moreout there aswell and they love it too

This is a cool area to stop and visit of you find yourself in the area. Some cool bunkers from the…read morelate 1800's that you can see and walk through. Parking can be a bit hectic but easy enough to figure out.

Spent a blissful evening walking around this area. There were hardly any people and I got to hang…read moreout with a seal, who has having a blast, and some seagulls while enjoying spectacular views of the city and GG bridge. Check out the pictures and video. I will remember this evening for a very long time.

Super! I visited this view of the Golden Gate Bridge for the first time today. I took the fire…read moreengine tour...had never seen this lookout point...Bay Area Discovery museum...hidden and on a scenic drive...view of the Golden Gate bridge...the Golden Gate Bridge has scenic points that are must-see and hard to find...cool!

This is a cute little easy walk along a boardwalk close to Baker Beach. I never see a lot of people…read morearound and it's fairly quiet so it's easy to become one with nature and enjoy the stillness with the sounds of many birds and faint hum of the street in the distance. The boardwalk goes over restored sand dunes and there are a lot of native plants like Yellow Brush Lupine, Coyote Brush, and Sticky Monkeyflower. To do a loop around the boardwalk is little over a half mile all fairly level. For a hike I go farther usually to the Lobos Valley overlook then on towards Mountain Lake. There are different paths to add, if you go through the golf course make a left at Washington and a right at Battery Caufield Road it's around a 2.5 miles for a loop. There also the nearby Batteries to Bluff trail up to the bridge which I like, the good thing about the Presidio is there are always many different options.

A nice and easy trail if you want a little walk along the outer side of the Presidio. The trail is…read moreeasy to find especially with the help of Google maps; I started from the Lobos Overlook and set to to Lobos Creek. From this direction, you'll start out more on a didt bath and end with the kind of boardwalk path. If you go in opposite direction, you can take the 29 bus to leas you to the boardwalk area entrance. My only wish is that there was more scenery like flowers or water to look at, but they do have some nice trees and kind of a shrubbery bushes environment going on. Hopefully they develop the area more overtime.

Made a stop at this cute and cozy park after attending a festival nearby this past Saturday. There…read morewas plenty of grass to stretch out a mat for picnicking and napping on this lovely day, with very few other visitors in sight. Nothing fancy about the place. There were memorial plaques and sculptures of military weaponry on display including a giant missile, a gazebo at the center, and trees of all kinds throughout. I also walked the short trail to the other side of the park, viewing WW2 bomb shelters along the way. After all, this was the first naval base on the west coast. It was peaceful with just the sounds of birds chirping, a nice spot to relax while learning a bit of history.

This is a small park, on Mare Island. It's a pleasant grassy area, with many exhibits of historical…read moreitems, many from World War II. Many of the plaques are difficult to read, having aged badly over the years. There's also a beautiful gazebo that one can visit. Probably not a diamond attraction, but a pleasant way to spend a half hour or so. I did not see any facilities here. Note that the Mare Island museum is not too far away. However, it's closed temporarily due to the Coronavirus.

It was my first time going to Angel Island and on 4th of July. I was excited to see the fireworks…read moreand celebrate my kiddo's 13th birthday. After getting out of the ferry, there was a line where we were be driven in trams to the observation area. Because we had brought a cart, one of the park employees brought it up on a van instead. The island is beautiful, historical, clean and makes me want to visit again. Once we were in the area, it provided a view of the fireworks in Sausalito, the Golden Gate Bridge and the random areas within the city with fireworks. Although the colorful fog was more visible than the fireworks itself, just the experience of celebrating Independence Day as well as a birthday was worth it. We had a chance to watch and listen to a canon get fired, we got free neon lights, watched civil war soldiers, listened to the star spangled banner played by a small band. There was a small concession stand that sold sodas, coffee, hotdogs, cake, wine and brownies. Overall a fun experience, I would come back to explore the other parts of the island.

If you are anywhere near the Bay Area, Angel Island State Park is absolutely worth the trip. The…read morescenery alone makes it a great escape, but the Immigration Station is what really makes this place special. The island is peaceful and not overly crowded. You get incredible views of the San Francisco skyline, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the surrounding bay. It is a great spot for hiking, biking, or just relaxing by the water. The highlight for me was the Immigration Station. Walking through the barracks and reading the poems carved into the walls is powerful. It gives you a deeper appreciation for the history and the experiences of those who passed through. It is not something to rush through. Take your time and really take it in. Try to go earlier in the day so you have enough time to explore both the trails and the station. Also check the ferry schedule ahead of time so you are not cutting your visit short. Overall, it is a great mix of nature and history. Beautiful, meaningful, and definitely worth visiting.

According to Presidio's map it's 1.5 miles but that also includes the Ecology trail, El Polin…read moreSpring and starting at Crissy Field Beach. By itself it's much shorter. Tennessee Hollow is a path along a watershed and it's better in the winter when there is water in the creek. There's a parking lot off Presidio Blvd that faces the trail. Parking $2.50 per hour. This is nice place to sit in the car with lunch while looking at open space. The main part of the specific Tennessee Hollow is the path between Presidio and Lincoln then cross the street between Lincoln and Gorgas. There are a lot of birds, plants, and flowers in the watershed. I'd recommend going to the Tunnel Tops park afterwards.

** The following review reflects my experience DURING the COVID-19 pandemic. **…read more I don't know what a 'hollow' is, but then again, I don't understand what a lot of things mean. I'm assuming Tennessee Hollow refers to the valley that this trail follows in the Presidio. Otherwise it's my brain that must be hollow because I have no explanation for the Tennessee part of the name. All I know is that it's a two-mile route that I walked north to south and back again. I started at the Crissy Field Marsh on the Golden Gate Promenade. That's where I crossed a couple of footbridges through the newly excavated Quartermaster Reach Marsh (photo: https://bit.ly/3cyrZ51). There wasn't much to see here yet except the underpass of the Presidio Parkway. I eventually made it to Lovers' Lane Bridge which didn't strike me as a spot for a romantic tryst (photo: https://bit.ly/3eIdnmr). I walked along the residential MacArthur Avenue until I found myself at the legendary El Polin Spring. Lots of kids were frolicking around the stone wells (photo: https://bit.ly/2PYDGdH). I climbed up to the Ecology Trail passing by a redwood grove (photo: https://bit.ly/38EjX9Y) and made my way back by taking a detour through the Main Post. It was a pleasant walk, quite scenic in parts though heavy on pavement for some stretches, but a good way to get acquainted with this hollow...or maybe it's a watershed. It doesn't matter because I don't know what 'watershed' means either. RELATED - Up for a hike? Here's a collection of trails I've walked and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2OrC8nUl

Great family friendly hike (the main Tennessee Valley trail) with a nice beach at the turnaround…read morepoint. You have the option to take a flatter lower route or get more views and exercise by going up some mild hills on the route. Our 6 year old made the 4 mile trek no problem. An off road stroller could be easily used or you can carry a toddler in a pack (heavy but no dangerous moments).

You might get a foggy gray day, you might get a sunny day. Better vivid colors on a sunny day but…read moreyou can't plan that. You get what you get and enjoy it anyway Many trails, though I thought it was slightly confusing. Make sure to take a pic of the map at the trailhead to keep with you. Keep you on track as you come to a few forks Going up the hill on Fox trail was pretty good exercise and a nice challenge. Take it easy and slow. The beach was nice surprise, pebble beach and then becomes sand when you get closer to the ocean. Can only get here by hike. Careful of rip tides and as tempting as it is, don't go too close to the water! Watch your kids I saw deer, rabbits, birds, lots of dead fish scattered along the trails (dropped by birds from the sky) Parking is tough, get here by 9am weekend for one of the last spots. Around 1pm people are done and leaving

Batteries to Bluffs Trail, Presidio With so many urban…read moreenticements at your disposal, it's easy to overlook San Francisco's natural beauty. Don't sell the coastline short: The Batteries to Bluffs Trail offers dramatic views of the Presidio's western shoreline, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Marin Headlands. Enter at Lincoln Boulevard and take in the native plants and flora until you reach the Battery Crosby, a gun battery built in 1900. This connects you to Marshall's Beach, a secluded spot where you could spot a dolphin or seal in the distance.

When the weather is right, this is an awesome vantage point of the Golden Gate Bridge and a cool…read moreplace to walk around with kids. And if your a history, military buff, then even bonus for you. I suggest if you can find parking, just leave your car and walk from the battery to the bridge for additional views, history and even a walk on the bridge. Cool spot! And if you have the time and energy, there's some cool stairs to the left of the battery you take down to the beach and along the coastline. While there are a few interpretive signs around, read up on this history of this and fort Winfield Scott!! Have fun and take lots of pictures.