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San Francisco Outdoor Adventures

With so much to do, the Washington Square Inn is the ideal location for an active San Franciso, CA vacation. There are several recreational parks close by that offer a variety of activities. Golden Gate Park is home to an archery field, basketball courts, paved trails perfect for biking or rollerblading, fly fishing ponds, golf, Bocce Ball, handball and ultimate Frisbee. Take a ferry out to Angel Island State Park in the middle of the Bay and enjoy hiking and biking trails, fishing, horseback riding and guided tours. If your preference is for water sports, a visit to Golden Gate National Recreation may be in order. Here you can enjoy fishing, swimming, windsailing or try a kayaking tour of the bay. Other local adventures may include deep-sea fishing excursions or sailing adventures in the bay.

After a day running hard, taking part in all the activities that San Francisco and California’s Bay Area have to offer, return to your luxurious accommodations at the Washington Square Inn. Pamper yourself for the evening and wake up refreshed, ready to take on whatever adventures the new day holds!

During your vacation at the Washington Square Inn, you will have the opportunity to enjoy great outdoor activities including kayaking, hiking, and biking. Come experience the countless outdoor adventures the San Francisco Bay Area has to offer.

Kayaking

The San Francisco Bay Area offers exciting kayak adventures for beginner and advanced paddlers. Enjoy the incredible views, beautiful islands and beaches from your kayak. You may also encounter some of the areas wildlife which includes whales, seals, birds, and other animals in their natural habitats.

Hiking

A great way to explore the bay area is by hiking one of the scenic trails near the city. Within an hour of San Francisco, you can discover beautiful redwood forests at Muir Woods National Monument, a variety of great terrain in Tilden Park in the hills above Berkeley and the beauty of the bay at the vast Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Biking

Enjoy a leisurely road ride or explore rugged off road trails or both because the San Francisco Bay Area offers many miles of bike trails. Explore the city and discover all it has to offer.

State Parks

California has over 260 state parks, many of them near the San Francisco Bay Area. You will have the chance to enjoy natural beauty of California. Some of the closest locations are Mount Tamalpias and Angel Island.

Photos at top from left to right: Sailing San Francisco Bay and Biking San Francisco