The Top 17 Lakes around Colma
Looking to visit the best lakes around Colma? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Colma’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 6, 2025
Brisbane Lagoon
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A remnant of San Francisco Bay, Brisbane Lagoon was formed by the construction of the U. S. Highway 101 causeway, and became diminished as most of its north and central …
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Stow Lake
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Stow Lake is a manmade lake in Golden Gate Park with a rich history that dates back to 1893. Offering hiking and bike trails, Stow Lake is a popular destination …
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Lake Merced
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Lake Merced, a large freshwater lake in San Francisco's southwestern corner, is the heart of a 614-acre park that is popular with boaters, hikers, bicyclists, and golfers on the extended courses around the lakes. sfrecpark.org/destination/lake-merced-park
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South Lake
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Idyllic lake in the south-east of the park, along MLK and Chain of Lakes Drives, and next to the Cross Park Trail
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Metson Lake
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Lovely mirroring lake surrounded by tall stands of Monterey Cypress trees along the car-free Middle Drive.
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Lloyd Lake & Hellman's Hollow meadow
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Quaint small lake fed by a stream pumped uphill and descending as an artificial waterfall. Across the street from Hellman's Hollow, the meadow hosting the annual "Hardly Strictly Bluegrass" festival, …
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South shore overlook, Stow Lake
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The lake is not visible well from the Stow Lake Drive one-way loop road, walk up a few yards to the lake rim
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Trocadero Dr Entrance to Pine Lake Park/Stern Grove
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West entrance into the large combined park. Sigmund Stern Grove is nestled into the southwest corner of San Francisco’s Sunset District. Its 63 acres are comprised of meadows, lush forests, …
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Lake Merced Bike Path Westshore 🌊, Pump Station
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While the Lake Merced Trail on the East Shore is flat, wide, and well paved, there is less space on the West side, but it does weave in, away from the roadside, wherever possible as in this area.
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South Basin Park 🌊 Hunters Point
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A park at the mouth of South Basin with recently (2016) newly paved gravel trails, it is hidden behind fences and cut off from connections to the Bay trail by …
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View of San Francisco International Airport and Waterfront
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Millbrae is located in San Mateo County, just south of San Francisco and right next to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). It's perfectly situated for travelers and commuters, with excellent connections via BART, Caltrain, and SamTrans.
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