Nearest town: San Francisco, CA Region: San Francisco & San Pablo Bays Park website: Link here Best time of year to visit: Year round Features of the park: One of the campuses of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and part of the Presidio; it is surprisingly lush considering it is so near a major urban area; many hikes in his park will offer lovely views of the Golden Gate Bridge; the Cliff House, an historic restaurant, is nearby too. Fees: None