Yerba Buena Gardens

Yerba Buena Gardens, located in San Francisco's Financial District, is a favorite area for locals to take a quick lunch break during the week or have leisurely picnics on weekends. The park's spacious lawns are shaded by tall green trees, making it a great spot to relax.

Make a point of seeing the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial while strolling around the grounds. This moving memorial features a man-made waterfall and plaques inscribed with Dr. King's quotes. Yerba Buena Gardens also hosts cultural events and houses the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, which includes a theater. The Contemporary Jewish Museum on Mission Street and the SFMOMA (SF Museum of Modern Art) on Third Street are both close to Yerba Buena Gardens. The Children's Creativity Museum, with its old-fashioned carousel (dating from 1906), is located on Fourth Street, just across from the Yerba Buena Gardens.