Ginny Vail

Do you have a layover in San Francisco? Here are some surprising things to do at the airport, and for a long layover suggestions for a quick visit to San Francisco.

The best views in San Francisco are on the Golden Gate Promenade, a great walk with gorgeous views of the Golden Gate Bridge, bay, and city skyline.

There are many opportunities for hiking in San Francisco because there are urban hiking trails up hills, in parks, and along the ocean and bay waterfront.

For amazing mosaic art and great San Francisco views, walk up the Hidden Gardens and 16th Avenue mosaic stairs, then climb a hill to Grandview Park.

For a scenic and interesting end-to-end trek through Golden Gate Park, walk, run, or bike the 3.4-mile trail along JFK Promenade and JFK Drive.

Take the San Francisco Lands End Hike, and discover gorgeous views of the rugged Pacific Coast and Golden Gate Bridge along the Lands End Trail.

Do you enjoy hikes with scenic woods and hilltops with amazing views? If so, trek up Mt. Davidson for gorgeous views of the San Francisco skyline and bay.

Getting around San Francisco is easy on public transit. Leave the car behind and enjoy the walk-on-walk-off freedom of sightseeing using San Francisco MUNI.

Spice up your travels with a Tabasco Tour on Louisiana’s Avery Island. Tours include the Museum, Factory, Jungle Garden, and options for great Cajun food.

Looking for a wonderful outdoorsy trip to Muir Woods from San Francisco. This article has the three easiest ways to get there.