Justin H.
1/26/2025
What I love about this place is that it's a quiet, hidden, well -conceived gem nestled in an industrial neighborhood of unfinished afterthoughts. The approach to this recreation area will dare you...
Candlestick Point State Recreation Area
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[100 - 1299] Jamestown Ave
San Francisco, CA 94124
Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, often regarded as a hidden gem, is a diverse landscape featuring grassy uplands, coastal salt marshes, intertidal mudflats, and pocket beaches. Established as California's first urban park through community efforts, it serves as a vital recreational space for fishing, barbequing, biking, kayaking, and more, providing a peaceful retreat from city life.
The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including hawks, herons, and migratory ducks, making it an important stop on the Pacific Flyway. With amenities like picnic areas, a public fishing pier, and numerous outdoor activities, Candlestick Point offers visitors a chance to connect with nature and engage in community events.
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Annabelle R.
10/22/2024
A nice peaceful park along the water with a rocky shoreline, squirrels, lizards, and waterbirds on site, and a lovely bunny wall mural along one of the small picnic areas... what a pleasant...
Joan W.
6/12/2024
You are really at the end of the city. I tend to come here only if I'm all hiked out elsewhere because it's so far south. It seems like there are 2 areas to park, there is a lot at Harney Way...
Gina O.
5/10/2023
Hi Candlestick Park you were a little tricky to find but you were worth the drive! Maybe it was just me but the address that I found brought us to the local community garden but if you drive...
Ed U.
8/8/2021
When I took the isolated Candlestick Park exit off 101, I wasn't surprised at the huge condo buildings you pass by since I could see them clearly from the freeway heading up to the city. No, the...
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