Hike and Picnic on Angel Island State Park

Take a 25-minute ferry ride from Pier 41 to Angel Island State Park for a wonderful escape to nature if you're looking for a non-touristy thing to do in San Francisco. Angel Island, the largest natural island in San Francisco Bay, offers breathtaking views of the surrounding bay. Hiking or biking on the well-kept trails allows you to take in the beautiful scenery.

It is possible to hike up to Mount Caroline Livermore, the island's summit at 788 feet, where the views are spectacular. There are also five picnic areas, eleven campsites, and several sandy beaches for walking and sunbathing. The island is well-designed for visitors, with a café open all week during most of the year (except winter) and a casual restaurant open on weekends from June to October that features live music performances.

Location: San Francisco, California