San Francisco features hills and the San Francisco Bay. These natural attractions make the city great for any visitor looking to explore the city, but also get a workout at the same time. Many of the attractions in the city are free and open to the public.
Scavenger Hunt
Discover San Francisco in a different sort of way by taking part in a scavenger hunt. SF Treasure Hunts offers customized hunts for corporate training sessions or group outings throughout the city. There are also set hunts that explore Chinatown, Golden Gate Park and more. Each year for Chinese New Year, they sponsor a hunt that is open to all. Mr. Treasure Hunt also offers scavenger hunts in San Francisco. All of their hunts are customizable and work well for corporate retreats and team building exercises. Some of their hunts include searching through Stanford University's campus and looking in Jack London Square.
Dancing
Several dance festivals exist in San Francisco. Every July, the Salsa con Bachata y Mas Latin Dance Night occurs featuring dance instruction and a dance party afterwards. Every Sunday in Golden Gate Park you can participate in free swing dance lessons as part of Lindy in the Park. There is no experience necessary and partners are optional.
Golden Gate Bridge
Any visit to San Francisco should include a walk across one of the city's most recognizable attractions, the Golden Gate Bridge. Visitors can get some exercise walking across the 1.7-mile long bridge. It is open every day of the year, and offers incredible views of San Francisco Bay. Dogs are allowed on the bridge as long as they have a leash, but roller blades and skateboards are not allowed. Be sure to check the schedule to determine which side of the bridge to walk on; this changes based on the season.
Hiking and Biking
There are many trails in and around San Francisco. Get a quick and easy workout at Cesar Chavez/North Waterfront Park where there is a 1.7-mile trail. This walk includes excellent views of the Bay. If you want to get a better workout, go to Gerbode Valley and make use of the 4.6-mile path and 700-foot elevation change. This trail features views of the city of San Francisco. If these trails are not enough, the San Francisco Bay Trail, which was not complete as of 2010, offers hundreds of miles of trails.
There are currently 240 miles of trails completed, but when everything is completed people will have over 500 miles of trails to use. The San Francisco Bay Trail is great for hikers and bikers, and will eventually cross nine counties and 40 cities. Of course, you'll get an opportunity to walk through Golden Gate Park and see the San Francisco Bay.
Hills of San Francisco
Take a walk up to Coit Tower and on the way, experience some of San Francisco's famous hills. You can walk up about 800 stairs to get to Coit Tower, or if that is too much of a workout, save the stairs for going down. Coit Tower is at the top of Telegraph Hill. You can take breaks on the way up to turn around and see the sights from a higher perspective. Once at Coit Tower, the admission is $4.50 for adults, as of 2010. From the top of Coit Tower, you will get beautiful views of the city and surrounding areas.
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