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Golden Gate Park's Hidden Gems, Highlights and History
Golden Gate Park's Hidden Gems, Highlights and History
Dive deep into the history and ecosystem of one of America's most visited urban parks.

Golden Gate Park's Hidden Gems, Highlights and History

By Meteorologist John Shrable
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$39 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

There's truly no better way to explore the many highlights and hidden gems of Golden Gate Park than with your own personal local meteorologist and guide. We'll visit some of the park's most iconic spots but also uncover hidden gems like the Monarch Bear Grove, candelabra redwood trees and Summer of Love sights that will be new discoveries for even the most experienced local. From some of the park's most quiet and peaceful corners to it's energetic and bustling heart, this is a truly unique San Francisco experience!

Activity location

  • National AIDS Memorial Grove
    • Nancy Pelosi Drive & Bowling Green Drive, Golden Gate Park
    • 94117-2752, San Francisco, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Flywheel Coffee Kiosk
    • 678-650 Stanyan Street
    • 94117, San Francisco, California, United States

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Golden Gate Park's Hidden Gems, Highlights and History
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 12:00 pm
Price details
AU$39.05 x 1 AdultAU$39.05

Total
Price is AU$39.05

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBinoculars
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuide: In-person: English
  • What's includedWhat's includedSun cream
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedSnacks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

National AIDS Memorial Grove
  • 30m
Shaded beneath a quiet grove of the world's very tallest trees we will step into this peaceful, impactful and beautiful space. The AIDS Memorial Grove is the only congressionally designated AIDS Memorial in the United States and preserves some of the park's most impressive redwood trees.
de Young Museum
  • 20m
One of San Francisco's iconic museums and a modern engineering marvel. Capture of a view of the park from above in the museum's observation tower. Here we will also take a moment to admire the work of one of our most admired local artists, Ruth Asawa.
Conservatory of Flowers (Pass by)
It's always Spring at The Conservatory of Flowers where the grounds are lit up in an ever transforming assortment of colours and blooms that change with each season. We will explore the gardens outside of the conservatory, reflecting on it's history stretching back before the 1906 earthquake. The art filled promenade often echoes with live music giving these flower fields even more colour.
Robin Williams Meadow
  • 15m
One of the park's most fascinating corners! Explore the lively and colourful Summer of Love history at Hippie Hill to Robin Williams lasting legacy here in San Francisco. Discover the favourite hang out spots of greats like Janice Joplin who would play her songs here on cool Summer days for the thousands gathered around her.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESNational AIDS Memorial Grove
    • Nancy Pelosi Drive & Bowling Green Drive, Golden Gate Park
    • 94117-2752, San Francisco, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEFlywheel Coffee Kiosk
    • 678-650 Stanyan Street
    • 94117, San Francisco, California, United States

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