The Top 20 Natural Monuments around San Francisco
San Francisco’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments around San Francisco. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around San Francisco. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 12, 2025
Dipsea Trail is one of the iconic paths across the flanks of Mt Tamalpais between Mill Valley and Stinson Beach. The route of a national race of endurance, this section …
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Spectacular coastal and Golden Gate views from this trail that is part paved, part narrow climbing stairs through landslide areas that destroyed the former rail line built by Adolph Sutro, …
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Despite its name, this trail runs along Redwood Creek; it joins the Redwood Creek Trail to the south. This walk is easy and popular, so if you want to avoid the crowds, you'll need to come early.
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Cathedral Grove is located within Muir Woods National Monument in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. This amazing grove is home to the tallest and oldest redwoods in the area! …
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San Bruno Mountain Park is located in northern San Mateo County, California, adjacent to the southern boundary of San Francisco and borders the cities of Brisbane, South San Francisco, Colma …
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