Dolores Park

Head to Dolores Park in the Mission District for a taste of San Francisco's social life. This 16-acre park is more of a gathering spot than a place to get back to nature. The majority of the park is grassy lawn, where locals relax on blankets or folding chairs, have picnics, or simply converse.

The view at Dolores Park is unique to San Francisco, despite its lack of extensive landscaping. The park has rows of palm trees and sweeping views of the skyscrapers of the Financial District in the background. Public bathrooms, tennis courts, a basketball court, and a children's playground are all available in Dolores Park. Dolores Park is located in the city's most trendy and young district. The block of 18th Street near the park between Dolores and Guerrero Streets has many foodie destinations you must try at once such as Bi-Rite Market, a gourmet grocery store with a deli; Bi-Rite Creamery, which makes ice cream from locally sourced ingredients; and Tartine Bakery, a locals' favorite, which sells delicious French pastries and sandwiches.