Things to do in San Francisco - Crissy Field #TuesdayTips #UrbanTrekUSATips

 This installment of things to do in San Francisco #TuesdayTips as part of #UrbanTrekUSATips features Crissy Field. Today, in addition to tips on Crissy Field, this post also includes how to walk to the Golden Gate Bridge and see one on Urban Trek USA's secret spots.

(Update March 8, 2022)

This video is an update after I took photos on a gorgeous clear day. San Francisco does not always have clear skies, especially during summer, so I am leaving the original video below with photos showing a bit of fog to give viewers a more realistic expectation. 

This is the original video with some photos showing some fog.

Crissy Field usually is a place were bikers pass when biking to the Golden Gate Bridge. However, I think bikers miss the essence of what Crissy Field has to offer when simply biking and not walking the promenade in Crissy Field. I am a firm believer that walking is the best way to experience a place. (Note: One of the best memorable experience I had was when children that was part of my urban trek saw a baby sea lion (or seal?) distressed and would not leave until we made sure the pup would be okay. I had to call the Marine Mammal Center and we waited until the volunteers came to rescue the pup. If we were not walking this experience would not have happened.)  

East Beach is where most people hang out. If you walk farther towards the Golden Gate Bridge, my favorite spot is where the benches are (shown below) because it is quieter and less crowded so you can enjoy the scenery and tranquility of the place. (Note: There are public toilets in East Beach if you need to use them.)

(When walking along the promenade, you see these cluster of Cypress Trees, walk towards the beach. Click to enlarge the photo.)

(The benches are my favorite spot. Click to enlarge the photo.)

(This is the view from my favorite spot. Even on a somewhat foggy day, it's still awesome.)

(Update March 8, 2022)

On a clear day, it's spectacular!

After, keep walking to toward the Golden Gate Bridge. When you get to the Warming Hut, that would be another spot to admire the views of the Golden Gate Bridge and The City.

(This is the Warming Hut. Click to enlarge the photo.)

(This is the view form the Warming Hut.)

The Warming Hut offers nice souvenirs and also good fast food. (Note: There are public toilets near the Warming Hut if you need to use them.)

After you walk past the Warming Hut and the public toilets, you should see this pedestrian crosswalk and stairs:

(Cross to the other side and go up the stairs. Click to enlarge the photo.)

When you get to the top of the stairs, walk to your right:

(Walk to the right at the top of the stairs. Click to enlarge the photo.)

These benches would be a good spot to take seat and rest and enjoy the view:

This is a video taken along the paved paved path after passing the benches so make sure to look back after you make a turn around the bend:

March 8, 2022 update

Keep walking on the paved path until you see this sign and walk right and follow the dirt path:

(This is the sign mentioned above and the dirt path. You will see this dirt path when the paved path ends <click to enlarge the photo>. Do NOT continue on the paved path because you will miss the secret spot.)

You will then  see this entrance to a short tunnel:

(This is the entrance to the tunnel. Click to enlarge photo.)

Please make sure you crouch down when you see this warning because the other end of the tunnel is low and you do not want to bump our head:

(Click to enlarge photo.)

When you exit the other side of the tunnel, you will have a nice view of the Golden Gate Bridge and there will be two picnic tables for you to sit and rest or admire the view or a perfect spot to have lunch/snack. 

(Click to enlarge photo.)

(Click to enlarge the photo.)

(Click to enlarge the photo.)

After, walk up the paved path that leads to the Golden Gate Bridge. Most people will be at this vista area which is usually crowded., In my opinion, my old secret spot has a better angle for a better photo and without the crowd.

(Don't you think the view from my old secret spot <above> is better than this where most people are?)

Keep following the paved pedestrian and biker's trail toward the Golden Gate Bridge. If you want to proceed walking to the Batteries to Bluffs Trail, walk under the bridge following the Coastal Trail and then follow the directions detailed in the Batteries to Bluffs post.

After this post, if you combine all #TuesdayTips for upper Fort Mason, lower Fort Mason, Marina Green, Batteries to Bluffs Trial, Baker Beach and Lands End Trail, you will be able to walk from Fort Mason all the way to the Lands End Lookout or vice versa. 

(Note: I personally would do the Lands End Trail to Baker Beach to Batteries to Bluffs Trail to Golden Gate Bridge to Crissy Field to Marina Green to lower Fort Mason to upper Fort Mason. Or if you want to split into two, then Lands End to the Golden Gate Bridge and then upper Fort Mason to Crissy Field. The directions were done the way they are because most people are coming from the Fisherman's Wharf area and not the Lands End Lookout area.)

Enjoy!

Last updated: March 8, 2022