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Restaurants
1,156 within 5 kms

Marnee Thai
145
0.8 km$$ - $$$ • Asian • Thai • Vegetarian Friendly

Durty Nelly's
21
0.7 km$$ - $$$ • Irish • Bar • Pub

Saiwaii Ramen
13
0.7 km$ • Japanese • Asian

Chabaa Thai Cuisine
56
0.8 km$$ - $$$ • Asian • Thai • Vegetarian Friendly
TC Pastry
6
0.8 kmChinese

Pacific Cafe
249
1.4 km$$ - $$$ • American • Seafood • Gluten Free Options

Lam Hoa Thuan
7
0.8 kmChinese

Yum Yum Sushi House
19
0.8 km$$ - $$$ • Japanese • Seafood • Sushi
Wondertea
1
0.7 km

Yuanbao Jiaozi
7
0.8 km$ • Chinese
Attractions
803 within 10 kms

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival
18
0 mMusic Festivals

Outside Lands
16
0 mMusic Festivals

Bronze Lion
3
0.5 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues

Bronze Sundial
2
0.5 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues

Golden Gate Bridge
49,524
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Stow Lake
114
0.8 kmBodies of Water

San Francisco Botanical Garden
1,012
1.7 kmNature & Wildlife Areas • Gardens

de Young Museum
2,162
1.6 kmSpeciality Museums

16 Avenue Tiled Steps
646
1.9 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Japanese Tea Garden
3,335
1.5 kmGardens
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4.5
9,562 reviews
Excellent
6,391
Very good
2,444
Average
577
Poor
97
Terrible
57
charlee42020
Red Deer Junction5 contributions
So much to see at the park. Expect to pay for any of the attractions there, but could spend several hours exploring the park
Written 12 August 2022
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MandyMC
Canterbury, UK335 contributions
The gardens were beautiful. We didn’t have a lot of ti e so could not explore as mulch as we wanted to.
Written 21 July 2022
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Florencia49
Charlottesville, Va189 contributions
We rented bikes in Haight Asbury and biked to the Pacific through the park. A treat. The only problem was that there was a lot of car traffic on our way back on MLK Blvd. Not bad on JFK.
Written 20 July 2022
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EleanorWarren85
San Diego, CA15 contributions
If you love landscaping, you're gonna have a great time a the Golde Gate Park for sure! I loved how well maintained the place is, looking sharp. It's actually peaceful just to look at.
Written 19 July 2022
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UcellaBella
Ventura, CA27 contributions
We enjoyed our time here. Visited the de Young Museum which was very nice. The line was too long for us to go to the Japanese Tea Garden this time (we were there on Sunday.... will try again on another visit). Enjoyed the Golden Gate Park Band at the Bandstand. Did not enjoy the skate boarders who were using the road and sidewalk to practice their tricks (there were too many people and children walking around for this).
Written 12 July 2022
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nancy K
14 contributions
entering GG Park from Ocean Blvd (JFK) Drive the first thing you see are giant Dutch windmills and lovely gardens of tulips a spectacular array of colors 1/4 mile ahead are 1000 pound buffalos/bison/
Written 10 July 2022
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Shanker B
Alpharetta, GA1,054 contributions
this is a great park in the center of SFO - so many attractions to visit. easy to spend the entire day and still wont be able to cover the park attractions. Lovely trails to hike across. parking garage and many parking spots available. lovely trails around the lake. highly recommended attraction
Written 5 July 2022
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Reslimpan
Rayong, Thailand2,821 contributions
Solo
Huge park hosting the Japanese Tea Garden, de Young Museum, California Academy of Science and not to forget the Koret Children Quarter and Carousel for the little ones. Impossible to see everything on one day. This is a place you can keep coming back to time after time.
Written 2 July 2022
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monoshire
Greater Manchester, UK26 contributions
China Tea Gardens a must, You'll not get all around the park in one day, absolutely massive.. The botanical gardens are a must!
Written 25 June 2022
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OSiddons
Miami Springs, FL24 contributions
Do not miss out on this treasure. This park is absolutely beautiful, though you need a month to really enjoy its complete beauty!
Written 20 June 2022
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Relax749040
3 contributions
Looking for an area to sit, read and people watch. Any suggestions?
mini
Fremont, CA166,495 contributions
There are many great places to sit and read. There is the lake area. There is the garden area. There is green grass area. You could read by the windmill area. There are many many areas to just sit, relax, and read a good book.
mrsp81206
Rochester, NY60 contributions
We are planning on a Sunday morning visit, want to do the Botanical Gardens and the Koret playground. I heard some of the park roads are closed on weekends. We would be getting there early, where is the best place to park?
Dan Theman
New York103 contributions
HHmm. I would park a few blocks away from the park then walk. There is a bus that also goes through the park at certain time periods.
Leisa
Murphy, NC
How close is the USCF Hospital to Golden Gate Park
HereWeGo39
21 contributions
UCSF Medical Center is a few blocks south of Golden Gate Park. Easy walking distance. Enjoy your visit!
NW11851
Crawley, UK72 contributions
Are there any hotels near GGP or where’s a reasonably-priced hotel to stay on a MUNI line so I can visit the park?
Thank you.
Serena C
Lexington, MA51 contributions
Although we didn't stay in hotels, we heard jazz at the Carlton Hotel, 1075 Sutter Street, which seemed to have an International clientele and offered free wine while a jazz trio played on a Sunday afternoon. After that, we drove to Golden Gate, but there are ways to reach the park using public transport.
If you walk up Sutter Street to Russian Hill, you'll find the Alice Marble Tennis Courts with amazing views of the Bay, the Golden Gate, and the Bay Bridges. Walk another block and you'll reach Lombard Street.
Is the golden gate visible from the park? Can we capture some good pics of the gate,
Thangam M
Chennai1,466 contributions
Golden gate Bridge is not visible from Golden Gate Park
Craig J
Oklahoma City, OK2 contributions
Is it feasible for a family with adult kids to walk from the east end of the park all the way to the west end, then on to the Cliff house ?
DanielPofMI
Williamston, MI1,996 contributions
It's about 4 miles, so it's up to you to know the physical capabilities of your party. But if you put on some good walking shoes, bring some water, and have time to slowly walk through the park, taking in the sights along the way, it might make for a pleasant afternoon.
scooper200
Staffordshire, UK88 contributions
Is there somewhere to have lunch in Golden Gate Park? We will be visiting the Academy of Sciences.
EdiBa683
Switzerland1,226 contributions
There are several Restaurants next to the corner Lincoln Way and 9th Avenue. One is the mexicain restaurant Nopalito. There are also a few snack stands. If the weather is bautiful a picnic in the park is also great. Next to the Academy of Sciences is a open air music concours. Sometimes they have musical Performances, but not every day. .
Bichinz
Buenos Aires, Argentina425 contributions
Hola! en el golden gate park se puede estacionar gratis?
HumbertoMR
Las Vegas, NV151 contributions
Si, hay estacionamiento dentro del parque. También pasan lÃneas del transporte público.
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Golden Gate Park:
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- Hotels near Golden Gate Park:
- (4.33 km) Lodge at the Presidio
- (4.52 km) Hotel Drisco Pacific Heights
- (3.95 km) Inn at the Presidio
- (5.08 km) Parker Guest House
- (5.34 km) The Parsonage Bed and Breakfast
- Restaurants near Golden Gate Park:
- (1.36 km) Pacific Cafe
- (0.77 km) Marnee Thai
- (2.70 km) Chapeau!
- (0.72 km) Durty Nelly's
- (2.56 km) Burma Superstar Restaurant
- Attractions near Golden Gate Park:
- (0.46 km) Bronze Lion
- (0.46 km) Bronze Sundial
- (1.64 km) Green Dream Tours
- (0.96 km) Segway SF Bay
- (0.52 km) Hardly, Strictly Bluegrass