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Mission Dolores Park

My favorite place to have a picnic and people watch in San Francisco. Dolores is in the Mission on a hill so you can see great views of the city. The Mission is also one of the places that gets the most sun, so the weather is usually great for a picnic.

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Mission Dolores Park

Walk down 18th Street to Dolores Park (18th & Dolores). If it’s a sunny day, enjoy some relaxation time in Dolores Park, one of the coolest parks in the city. On a sunny afternoon, the scene here is pretty interesting. The view from the corner near 20th & Church is awesome (right near my old house).

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Mission Dolores Park

The park offers sweeping views of the San Francisco skyline. Bi-Rite Market paper bags sit on picnic blankets everywhere. Music blares from boom boxes being rolled around. A few yogis get their afternoon practice on in the sunshine. A family plays uno as their dog prances right in the middle of the game. Bearded hipsters and girls in floppy hats lay on top of one another. Beer bottles clink and puffs of smoke float nearby.

outdoors

Mission Dolores Park

On warm weekends, the entire city flocks to Dolores Park in the Mission. The view of the skyline from this park is stunning and on sunny days, you can almost feel like you’re in SoCal. If you need a lazy day and love people watching, head here (don’t forget to bring lots of beer, water and snacks!)

Mission Dolores Park

Beautiful night at the park