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Stow Lake (Blue Heron Lake) & Strawberry Hill

ExploreSan Francisco, San Francisco4.5/5

À propos de ce lieu

Golden Gate Park's largest lake with pedal boat, rowboat, and electric boat rentals. Kids love spotting turtles sunning on logs, crossing bridges to Strawberry Hill island, and discovering the hidden Huntington Falls waterfall. The Blue Heron Boathouse cafe serves snacks and lunch.

Infos

Tranche d'âge

0-2, 2-5, 5-8, 8-12

Type de lieu

Outdoor

Niveau de prix

$

Meilleur moment

Year-round; sunny afternoons for boating

Stationnement

Free parking along Stow Lake Drive. Golden Gate Park garages nearby.

Conseils

Pedal boats $25/hr, rowboats $20/hr, electric boats $34/hr. Kids 16 and under must be with an adult. Walk up Strawberry Hill for a waterfall view.

Accessible en poussetteTable à langer--Restauration sur placeRéservation nécessaire--

Tags

lakeboatingwaterfallparkfamily-friendly
Site officiel

Emplacement

San Francisco, San FranciscoItinéraire

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