San Francisco's Outer Richmond District

Natural Beauty
San Francisco’s Outer Richmond District is surrounded on three sides by Golden Gate Park (located on the south side), the Pacific Ocean (the west side), and the Golden Gate Bridge (the north side). Pretty much any direction you turn you’re surrounded by nature, beauty, or iconic symbols of the West. Some of the most spectacular views and scenery are on display in the Outer Richmond, easily accessible and well worth a visit.

Golden Gate Park, San Francisco’s largest city park, is approximately 1,100 acres of well-maintained hiking trails, gardens, and meadows. Starting at Stanyan Street, the Park unfolds in a stunning display of Pacific Northwest nature at its finest. The Park also holds tennis courts, the newly opened and exciting de Young museum, the Japanese Tea Gardens, horse stables, several lakes, and even a herd of buffalo. Throughout the year concerts, festivals, and gatherings are held on a regular basis. You could easily spend an entire weekend just exploring Golden Gate Park.

Life’s A Beach
San Francisco’s Ocean Beach runs along the west side of the Richmond district. Its roughly four miles of crashing surf, pounding waves, and screaming seagulls make it one of the more dramatic beach scenes in the Bay Area. And one of the coldest. Bundling up is a necessity on the cold, foggy days that are so common in this neighborhood, especially during the summer months. The trails and walking paths that line the beach are a great place to people-watch while you stroll (or run, or bike) along.