Nature and culture collide in San Francisco’s largest urban park, while the Sunset District offers cute shops, cozy restaurants, sandy beaches and laid-back surfer vibes. GOLDEN GATE PARK/SUNSET Japanese Tea Garden, Golden Gate Park SEE & DO 28 . sftravel.com Scott Chernis Photography Golden Gate Park, a 1,017-acre green rectangle on the city’s west side, is a destination that merits a full day of exploration. The park’s pedestrian-and bike-friendly lanes wind past exquisite gardens, pastoral scenes and some of the city’s most popular attractions, including the de Young Museum , the California Academy of Sciences and the Conservatory of Flowers . South of the park, marvel at majestic animals at the San Francisco Zoo before catching a tangerine-colored sunset from unspoiled Ocean Beach . EAT & DRINK What’s a seaside neighborhood without great seafood? Drizzle habanero-carrot hot sauce over your fish tacos or ceviche from Hook Fish Co. , two blocks off Ocean Beach. Just down the street, Palm City is a wine bar that serves excellent sandwiches and snacks, like a shrimp-salad hoagie crowned with a layer of salt-and-vinegar potato chips. Yuanbao Jiaozi is sure to satisfy any dumpling cravings. Fiorella Sunset is your spot for elevated Italian, while New Eritrea Restaurant tops soft injera with berbere-spiced curries. WHERE TO STAY If you’re coming for the surf culture, SeaScape Inn is a short distance from Ocean Beach. Otherwise, the neighborhood has plenty of short-term rentals to pick from.
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