Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park

Golden Gate Park Tours and Tickets

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The 1,000-plus acres (412 hectares) of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park are home to museums, picnic sites, lakes, golf, hiking and biking paths, concerts, and more. From the attraction-laden east end to the wilder west side where bison roam, the park offers plenty of ways to relax, get a culture fix, exercise, or gather with friends.

  • Daily. Closed (except for through traffic) 10pm-6am
  • San Francisco, California

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Jana_R, Oct 2023
Exploring San Francisco
The San Francisco Bridge and the Art building. It was nice to be able to get off the bus and explore the area and then get picked up again.
LYDIA_G, Oct 2023
Riding the bike on the...
Riding the bike on the Golden Gate bridge!! Beautiful. Checking Union and Ghirardelli square. The bikes were wonderful.
Ken, Jun 2023
Riding to Sausalito
Staff were exceptional in the entire process of checking out and returning the bikes and providing instructions
Nicola_F, Apr 2023
Great experience
This was a great way to see the bridge and the outskirts of San Francisco. Great cycle paths and easy to find route.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:What are Golden Gate Park hours of operation?
A:
Golden Gate Park hours of operation: Daily. Closed (except for through traffic) 10pm-6am. Buy tickets in advance on Viator. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund.
People Also Ask
Q:How much does it cost to visit Golden Gate Park?
A:Golden Gate Park is free to enter. Visitors pay for site parking, plus admission fees to some attractions inside, such as the gardens and museums. To keep expenses down, take public transportation, bring a picnic, and explore the trails that wind around the park’s west side.
Q:How long does it take to go around Golden Gate Park?
A:A half day is enough time to walk around Golden Gate Park. But, if you plan to also have lunch and visit gardens or museums—such as the California Academy of Sciences—it’s worth dedicating a day to this sizable park.
Q:How do I spend a day at Golden Gate Park?
A:Start in de Young Café for a grab-and-go breakfast, and then stroll east through the Japanese Tea Garden to reach the Conservatory of Flowers. The California Academy of Sciences has sit-down lunch options that let you catch a breather before an afternoon at the Bison Paddock and Stow Lake.
Q:Do you need tickets to go to Golden Gate Park?
A:No, visitors don’t need tickets to go to Golden Gate Park, although some attractions within the park are ticketed. If you visit in the busy periods (May–October and Thanksgiving–New Year), it’s best to buy tickets to the park’s popular California Academy of Sciences museum in advance.
Q:What are two big attractions in Golden Gate Park?
A:If big means popular, then the California Academy of Sciences and the Conservatory of Flowers are the key attractions in Golden Gate Park. Other big attractions in terms of popularity and sheer size include the de Young Museum, filled with some of the city’s most interesting fine art.
Q:Is Golden Gate walkable?
A:Golden Gate Park covers more than 1,000 acres (412 hectares), but most people won’t plan to cover that during a visit. To make things easy on your legs, there are walking trails that link the key sites and bike trails for those who want to cover more ground.