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Randall Museum

Randall Museum is a natural history museum with the experience of a science and arts center. The museum focuses on science, nature, and the arts. The facilities include the theater, woodshop, art area, and ceramics studio. Its located in Central San Francisco and is run by the city’s Recreation & Parks Department. Located in Corona Heights Park, the museum offers panoramic views of the city, downtown financial district, and the Bay. Check out this free museum for a bunch of eclectic interests. The exhibits range from treehouses, native Californian basketry, and kinetic sculptures. They even have live animal exhibits of the diverse habitats in California. The Golden Gate Model Railroad is also located in the museum, and it is one of the largest model railroad layouts in the state. The museum has also been a recipient of many people’s various collections across the years. Make sure your toddlers get to enjoy the Toddler Treehouse, a treehouse-themed exploration zone geared specifically for preschool-aged children. It’s a great place for any people with kids who want to enjoy stimulating hands-on activities. Read More

Standing amid the San Francisco Bay, the Red Rock Island is a 5.8-acres unpopulated island. It is situated in the South of Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. It is the only island in San Francisco Bay that has private ownership. The borders of three counties - San Francisco, Contra Costa, and Marin coincide on the island. As the name Red Rock Island implies, this island features Red Rock, which is oxidized manganese and the Franciscan Schist. Over the years, many people made plans to develop this piece of land, offering splendid scenic views, but it is still unpopulated. Read More

Ripley's Believe It or Not

Ripley’s Believe It or Not is an enjoyable interactive attraction based at Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco. The Odditorium has some groovy artwork, amusing artifacts and captivating exhibits. Ripley’s has some fascinating oddities and it’s wax figured replicas with interesting photos and background stories to read about them. The museum has an always-on display of Ripley’s intriguing facts and unusual artifacts from around the world. Ripley’s regular attractions include the spinning tunnel, tongue rolling (with a secret surprise), shrunken heads, etc. The unconventional artworks were T-Rex dinosaurs made out of recycled metals, intricate matchstick models of bridges, space shuttles, etc. The interactive, do it yourself sessions keep you thinking and has an exciting opportunity that lets you create your own shadow. Getting confused, lost but finding your way out of Ripley’s entangled mirror maze is an enthralling experience. The infinity mirrors and bright LED lights make this an entertaining event. The small laser activity is a thrilling time-bound race. It tests your navigation skills and dedication trying to get through all the laser beams without breaking them. It keeps you engaged and your heart beating faster every second. Read More

The National Park of Presidio in San Francisco is home to Sandy Baker Beach among other historic and ecological destinations. Rob Hill Campground is perched above the Sandy Baker Beach at the heart of San Francisco renowned for its communal trailing, hiking and camping. The only campground in San Francisco city, minutes away from the Bay Area Ridge Trail, has four campsites- two for public camping and another set of two for catering to the members of “Camping at the Presidio” program. The public campsites are only accessible with prior reservations and ensure an accommodation limit of thirty people for each campsite.The public campsites are designed with picnic tables, restrooms, barbeque grills, fire pits and food lockers. Vehicles and pets, usage of generators, explosives, firearms or amplified music or consumption of alcohol or smoke are strictly prohibited within the campground premises.Covered with eucalyptus groves and wilderness, the campground features a large communal campfire circle and a common room, used specifically for educational youth programs. The Presidio Park has other catchy destinations and recreational activities. Read More

Located near Sausalito, Rodeo Beach is one of the most peaceful beaches across the bridge from San Francisco in Marin County. It is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, a protected section of land filled with beautiful birds and natural landscapes. The beach enclosed within a cliff is one of the favourite spots for people surfing, hiking, running, watching birds or simply digging around in the sand. You might be lucky enough to see a few dolphins and sea lions in the area. Even though this is one of the most popular beaches in the area, it has still been able to maintain a peaceful environment and is much quieter compared to other spots. Read More

Rose Garden

The rose garden located in Golden Gate Park is not just a pleasure to the eyes but the nose. Staying true to its name the Rose garden is home to various hybrids as well as miniature roses. The garden is in full swing throughout the year even when the roses are not in full bloom. The busiest time of the year would be the 4th of July, Columbus Day, and other days of national significance. These days have a rather spectacular display of roses of various colors as well as fireworks. Be sure to carry a camera while visiting. Read More

Fulfilling the famous jazz saxophonist John Coltrane’s wish of becoming a saint, the Saint John Coltrane African Orthodox Church uses music in its services in a truly modern way. It uses sound to baptize its members, rather than the traditional baptism. Situated in the heart of Filmore District, known for political action, community healing, charity, and anti-racist work, the Saint John Coltrane African Orthodox Church is a people’s church.

Salesforce Park is a city park in downtown, San Francisco. This 5.4 acres rooftop park sits atop of the Salesforce transit center, above Salesforce Plaza. It is stretched over four blocks and has a delightful landscape. This public park features grassy lawns, swaying fountains, curved walking pathways, with benches lined up along, an amphitheater, and a children's playground. There's the main plaza which is an open space, a walkable grassy floor. Along the walking path, park houses varied delicate plant species. Around 600 trees and 16,000 plants are assembled in thirteen varied botanical attribute areas. The amphitheater is an apt place for different activities like yoga, concerts, movie nights, etc. It has a capacity of housing around one thousand people. The park also hosts various seasonal events and some special events like Zumba, yoga, art cart, games meet-up, and much more.Not a usual way of transporting, there is a free of charge one-way Gondola ride that elevates you from the ground floor to the park. This new public park of San Francisco is for everyone's recreation. The park remains open from 6 A.M. to 9 P.M. in summers and from 6 A.M. to 8 P.M. Read More

The reservoir San Andreas Lake finds its genesis in the San Andreas Fault of San Mateo County, California. The lake was originally classified as a sag pond when first discovered in 1769 by the Spanish Portola Expedition party. The area received its name from Portola’s chaplain and diarist, Father Francisco Palou, who named it San Andreas in honor of the saint’s feast day. Rolling over a surface area of 550 acres, the lake only expanded when the Spring Valley Water Company constructed a dam in 1869- San Andreas Dam. Since much of the water from this lake is diverted to agricultural and drinking water need, recreational water sports are prohibited, however, the lake area allows for hiking, bicycling, roller skating, and picnicking.The company later enlarged San Andreas Lake by creating two additional lakes in the same valley- Upper and Lower Crystal Springs Reservoirs, which are responsible for holding the water supply for the City of San Francisco. The water first comes via Aqueduct from the Hetch-Hetchy reservoir in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, then in a tunnel under the Southern part of San Francisco bay up to the San Francisco peninsula, and finally enters the reservoirs at the “Water Temple”. Read More

The San Francisco Arts Commission is the city and country’s arts council. It has multiple contemporary art exhibitions across the city, located in the War Memorial Veterans Building, a storefront gallery near the City Hall, and one in City Hall itself. The Commission completely oversees the art across the city in the form of graphics, murals, and sculptures. The commission honors contemporary artists and their work in its various galleries. They go out of their way to represent the minorities and diversity of the Bay Area. Read More