dog friendly park

Bernal Heights Park

Overview: Bernal Heights Park is rated 4.8/5 from 143 Google reviews. This city park offers stunning panoramic views of San Francisco and the Bay Area, and is a great place for walking, hiking, and dog walking. Crowd: Reviews describe a friendly crowd of owners and dogs.

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4.8Google rating

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4.8(143 reviews)

People say this city park offers stunning panoramic views of San Francisco and the Bay Area, and is a great place for walking, hiking, and dog walking. They highlight the peaceful atmosphere, the fun swing, and the well-maintained trails. They also like the friendly people and the safe environment.

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quieter off-peak visits

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AddressBernal Heights Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA

City pageSan Francisco

Imported fromSan Francisco, CA

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Liz Stublen7 months ago

Well maintained park with stunning, panoramic views of the city. Definitely a must-visit for tourists and locals alike. Dog friendly, with a plethora of spots to set up shop to read, picnic, or just take in the view. Note that the main view of the city does require some uphill walking - not fully accessible by car.

Deep Vekariya4 months ago

Bernal Heights Park is such a beautiful spot to visit! The hike up is easy and totally worth it for the amazing 360° views of San Francisco. It’s peaceful, open, and a great place to relax, take photos, or just enjoy the breeze. Whether you go for a walk, watch the sunset, or bring friends, the view from the top never disappoints. A perfect little escape in the city!

Florian Jacquin8 months ago

Bernal Heights is such a peaceful spot with one of the best panoramic views of San Francisco. It feels a bit more off the beaten path than Twin Peaks, and that’s part of the charm — fewer crowds, more calm. The view from the top is amazing: downtown, the bay, the bridges, and on a clear day, even out to the ocean. It’s also a great place to just sit and take in the city from above. It can get a little windy, so a jacket is a good idea, but overall it’s a quiet, beautiful escape right in the city. A hidden gem for sure.

Oscar Floresa year ago

Beautiful day to hike at Bernal Heights Park. Never disappoints on days like today. There are many trails to chose from and get of of the beat views of San Francisco skyline, bay and Peninsula. Great spot to jog, hike or walk you pet or just take in the view or have a picnic. It's closed to traffic around the mountain so very safe for all to enjoy.

Joanne Huang3 months ago

Good walk, close to bus stop or can bike up! Can see Golden Gate Bridge on a clear day!

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Monday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 AM

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