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Free things to do in San Francisco
No-spend weekends in San Francisco — free museums, parks, markets and walks that don't cost a dollar.
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Top spots in San Francisco
Golden Gate Bridge Walk
OutdoorsPresidio
Walk or bike the 1.7-mile span — best from Crissy Field side.
Golden Gate Park
OutdoorsSunset
1,000+ acres with bison, windmills, the de Young and free Sunday roads.
Lands End Trail
OutdoorsOuter Richmond
Cliffside coastal walk past Sutro Baths ruins to the Bridge view.
Alcatraz Island
CultureBay
Ferry over for the famously eerie cell-house audio tour — book weeks ahead.
Mission Murals
CultureMission
Balmy Alley and Clarion Alley — decades of political street art.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Golden Gate Bridge Walk, Golden Gate Park, Mission Murals. The shortlist is curated by people who live in San Francisco and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.
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