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Golden Gate Park, a 1,017-acre green rectangle on the city’s west side, is a destination that merits a full day of recreation and exploration. The adjacent Sunset District features a long, wide beach with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. How To Get Here The N Muni light rail is an easy way to get to the Sunset and the park from points near Market St. The 5R Muni bus will take you to the north side of the park from Union Square. What To See & Do In the eastern expanse of the park is the Koret Children’s Quarter, with its restored 1914 carousel. Farther west, two important museums flank the Music Concourse: the de Young Museum, in its compelling contemporary home, and the California Academy of Sciences, which includes a planetarium, aquarium, rainforest and more under one plant-covered roof. Green thumbs should head to the San Francisco Botanical Garden and the historic Conservatory of Flowers or enjoy a cup of matcha and light snacks in the tranquil Japanese Tea Garden. On the park’s south side is the Sunset District, with its blocks of charming shops. Find local art, including prints and California-themed tote bags at 3 Fish Studios. MUST SEES CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES calacademy.org CONSERVATORY OF FLOWERS conservatoryofflowers.org DE YOUNG MUSEUM deyoung.famsf.org SAN FRANCISCO ZOO & GARDENS sfzoo.org NATIONAL AIDS MEMORIAL GROVE aidsmemorial.org JAPANESE TEA GARDEN japaneseteagardensf.com
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