Golden Gate, CA
Popular places to visit
Golden Gate Park
This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard.
California Academy of Sciences
This vast scientific institution is one of the world’s largest museums of natural history.
De Young Museum
This famous fine arts museum in Golden Gate Park was founded in the 19th century and boasts a collection dating back to the 1600s.
Japanese Tea Garden
The oldest public Japanese garden in the United States is a place of peace and beauty nestled in Golden Gate Park.
San Francisco Botanical Garden
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore San Francisco Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in San Francisco. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Conservatory of Flowers
Admire the incredible array of blooms on display, from insect-eating plants to elaborately shaped orchids, at this well-preserved Victorian-era conservatory.
Things to do
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Other neighborhoods around Golden Gate
Richmond District
You'll enjoy the churches and live music in Richmond District. You might want to make time for a stop at Golden Gate Park or Presidio of San Francisco.
Sunset District
Travelers choose Sunset District for its pristine beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Judah Street & Sunset Boulevard Station or Judah St & 34th Ave Stop and check out top sights like Golden Gate Park.
Presidio
If you're spending some time in Presidio, Presidio of San Francisco and Crissy Field are top sights worth seeing.
Castro District
Castro District is a destination travelers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at 17th St & Castro St Stop or Castro Station to explore sights like Castro Street.
Western Addition
Travelers love Western Addition for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Duboce Avenue & Noe Street Station or Duboce Ave & Church St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Alamo Square and Painted Ladies.
Pacific Heights
Take time in Pacific Heights to visit attractions like Presidio of San Francisco and Mrs. Doubtfire House. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at California St & Van Ness Ave Stop to see more of the city.
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- Golden Gate Park
- California Academy of Sciences
- De Young Museum
- University of California
- Japanese Tea Garden
- San Francisco Botanical Garden
- Conservatory of Flowers
- Stow Lake
- Kezar Stadium
- Steinhart Aquarium
- Dutch Windmill
- Jefferson Airplane House
- Hunter S Thompson Crash Pad
- Morrison Planetarium
- Dahlia Garden
- Kimball Natural History Museum
- Queen Wilhelmina Garden
- University of San Francisco
- Ocean Beach
- Haight Street