Free things to do in San Francisco

Walk or bike the 1.7-mile span — best from Crissy Field side.

1,000+ acres with bison, windmills, the de Young and free Sunday roads.

Cliffside coastal walk past Sutro Baths ruins to the Bridge view.

Sunny hilltop park with city views and food cart culture — SF's ultimate friend group weekend gathering.

Hop on the water for an hour — beginner-friendly, great with a friend or date.

Lace up at a city rink — date-night classic and the easiest winter family outing.

Day-pass bouldering with shoe rental — great solo workout or first-date conversation starter.

Saturday farmers market with the bay's best oysters and bread.

Ever-changing outdoor mural corridor reflecting Mission politics and culture — great for solo art walks.

Two-hour guided walk through history, food or street art — great solo intro to a city.

Legendary mid-size music venue with free posters — a bucket-list spot for any live music lover.

Flights, board games and food trucks parked out front — laid-back friends hang.

Community bathhouse with communal Japanese soaking pools — a beloved weekly ritual for many locals.

Seasonal outdoor rink in the heart of the city with a festive winter ambiance for families and couples.

Low-stakes 18 holes — perfect date, family outing or chill friend hang on a warm evening.

Pack snacks, park up and catch a double feature under the stars.

Slide down on an inner tube, ride the lift back — silly fun with kids or friends.

Two frames in, nobody's bored — easy plan with friends, family or a casual date.

Hundreds of games, coffee and snacks — equally great solo, on a date or in a group.

Coached lanes, leagues most nights — go-to group activity when everyone's bored.

Open jump, dodgeball courts and foam pits — chaotic kid energy or unironic adult fun.

Free-roam VR rooms — works for friend groups, parties or rainy-day plans.

Soak, steam and reset — book solo, with a friend, or as a couples thing.