Golden Gate Park/ Sunset
If you grew up in San Francisco, quite often it was here in the “Avenues,” as the Sunset is often called. Laid out in a grid of pastel-colored row houses all the way to the Great Highway and Ocean Beach, the area is bordered by a giant green rectangle: Golden Gate Park. Shopping is eclectic along Irving, Judah, Noriega and Taraval streets. Park Merced, near Lake Merced and San Francisco State University, is adjacent to West Portal, Forest Hill and Ingleside. The latter also boasts Ingleside Terrace and is often linked to an area called O-M-I (Ocean View, Merced and Ingleside). The San Francisco Zoo is Northern California’s largest. Nearby Stern Grove is home to a free summer concerts.
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California Academy of SciencesThe California Academy of Sciences is a world-class scientific and cultural institution. The Academy recently opened a new facility in Golden Gate Park, a 400,000 square foot structure that houses an aquarium, a planetarium a natural history museum and a 4-story rainforest all under one roof. The new facility is also home to the Academy's staff of world-class scientists, an education department that provides a wide range of student and teacher services, and an extensive science library with over 26 million specimens and artifacts. 55 Music Concourse Drive
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The Conservatory of FlowersThe Conservatory of Flowers has captivated guests for more than a century. This gem of Victorian architecture has a long and storied history and is the oldest wood and glass conservatory in North America. A city, state, and national historic landmark, it remains one of the most beloved attractions in Golden Gate Park. The Conservatory of Flowers' mission is to cultivate, conserve, interpret and exhibit a tropical collection of flowers and plants that will educate people about these specimens and their importance to our planet while providing an outstanding visitor experience. 100 John F. Kennedy Drive, San Francisco, 94118
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de Young MuseumFounded in 1895 in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, the de Young Museum has been an integral part of the cultural fabric of the city and a cherished destination for millions of residents and visitors to the region for over 100 years. On October 15, 2005, the de Young Museum re-opened in a state-of-the-art new facility that integrates art, architecture and the natural landscape in one multi-faceted destination that will inspire audiences from around the world. Designed by the renowned Swiss architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron and Fong & Chan Architects in San Francisco, the new de Young provided San Francisco with a landmark art museum to showcase the museum’s priceless collections of American art from the 17th through the 20th centuries, and art of the native Americas, Africa, and the Pacific. Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, 94118-4502
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San Francisco Botanical Garden Society at Strybing ArboretumThere is always something new at San Francisco's Botanical Garden. Stroll through New Zealand, the Mediterranean or Central American rain forests. The garden is a beautiful, calm oasis. Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, 94122
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Japanese Tea GardenThe oldest public Japanese garden in the United States, this complex of many paths, ponds and a teahouse features native Japanese and Chinese plants. The garden was designed by Makoto Hagiwara for the California Midwinter International Exposition of 1894, including still-standing features such as the Drum Bridge and the tea house. Subsequent additions included a pagoda and Zen garden. It is reputedly the birthplace of the fortune cookie. 7 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Franscisco, 94118
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San Francisco ZooThere’s a lot to see in this urban oasis nestled against the Pacific Ocean. The Zoo is home to a stunning and important botanical collection as well as more than 250 species of animals, many of which are highly endangered. From the smallest insect to the tallest giraffe, you’re sure to find a story that touches and inspires you. Browse through their website to see pages of animals, exhibits and plants to learn more about the wonderful things you can experience at the San Francisco Zoo. 1 Zoo Road, San Francisco, 94132-1098
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Stern Grove FestivalFounded in 1938, Stern Grove Festival presents a summer series of admission-free, world-class performing arts in a beautiful outdoor amphitheater in San Francisco at 19th Ave. and Sloat Blvd. Sundays at 2pm, from mid-June to mid-August. Stern Grove Festival's 2010 Season Schedule will be posted on May 1, 2010. 44 Page Street, Suite 600, San Francisco, 94102
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