San Francisco Moment

Ocean Beach, bordering the western side of San Francisco, is one of our favorite places anywhere. Its location means it's often foggier than the eastern, Bay side of the city, but the grayness is part of the beach's charm. It's a great place to surf, walk, or just stop and reflect on how lucky San Franciscans are to have such incredible natural beauty all around.  This photo was taken over the holidays, and we love the incredible, ever changing light that highlights the beach - visible in almost any weather, all year long. 

Favorite Hike: Land's End

San Francisco boasts a plethora of outdoor spaces for residents and visitors to enjoy, all part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.  One standout part of it is in the NW corner of the city, at Land's End.  One of the most popular trails there is part of the California Coastal trail, which we have hiked in Marin before, and which takes hikers down to the famous Sutro Baths toward Ocean Beach.  You can park off the Lincoln Highway and work your way down to the trail head from there.  This hike is fairly easy, only about a mile long, and has stunningly beautiful views of the Bay, ocean, and surrounding landscapes.  We highly recommend it at sunset.