Mountain Lake Park, San Francisco
A small hiking trail winds around this scenic lake, noted for its historic importance in that it supplied water to the nearby colonial Spanish settlement of the Presidio.
A small hiking trail winds around this scenic lake, noted for its historic importance in that it supplied water to the nearby colonial Spanish settlement of the Presidio. There is also a playground and a tennis court at the southern side of the lake.
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About Mountain Lake Park
98 Funston Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United States
+1 415-831-5500
Mountain Lake Park and Nearby Sights on Map
Mountain Lake
The campsite of the Anza settlement party in 1776, it became a source of fresh water for San Francisco during the early years
Presidio of San Francisco
Used as a military fort for 219 years from 1776 to 1994 by New Spain, Mexico and the United States consecutively, the Presidio of San Francisco is a historical complex that is now open to visitors as part of the part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area
De Young Museum
A modern and ethnic art focused museum, with three levels of fascinating exhibits with contemporary and historical pieces from America as well as art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas in a uniquely-designed building with courtyards and sculpture gardens
Japanese Tea Garden
The oldest public Japanese garden in the country, with beautiful plants, ponds, bridges, and Japanese-style structures including a tea house
4 Star Theatre
Independently-owned theatre showing Hong Kong and alternative world cinema
Battery Chamberlin
Battery Chamberlin, built near Baker Beach in 1904, was constructed as part of a modernization effort to accommodate the lighter, stronger, more powerful coastal defense weapons developed in the 1880s
Post Interfaith Chapel
Built in the early 1930s, this cruciform-shaped sanctuary is a fine example of Spanish Colonial Revival style architecture, with features that embellished early mission churches
Baker Beach
A beautiful, immaculately kept 1 mile stretch of beach, set just behind the Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco National Cemetery
Many military personal have been buried here over the years, including a General from the American Civil War and 35 Medal of Honor recipients
Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary
The Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center provides information on the sanctuary and features hands-on educational exhibits on local marine life