Outdoor Activities in San Francisco

Conquer San Francisco's urban jungle on this 3-hour urban hike. Trek your way up Tank Hill and Kite Hill, spots favored by locals for great city views, and stroll through hidden forests. Visit the Seward Street Slides to play like a local kid and take spectacular photos from the top of Twin Peaks. Between the forests, lush greenery and hidden pocket parks, you'll find it hard to believe you're in the midst of one of the country's busiest cities. Learn urban legends, history and culture from your local hiking guide.

Walk amongst one of the world's oldest living things: the Giant Sequoia trees of Yosemite National Park. The Tuolumne and Merced Groves are home to some of the tallest and oldest trees in the world. Reaching heights of 300 feet (91 meters) and living thousands of years. The hike can be customized depending on the group and your guide carries water purification and first aid equipment and other necessities. All profits from this tour support youth summer camp programs in Yosemite.

Spend the day immersed in nature on a full-day hiking tour of Yosemite National Park. See the dramatic slopes of Half Dome and North Dome, experience the force of Yosemite Falls, and hike a variety trails to see Mirror Lake, and Spider Caves. Opt for a tour of an old Pioneer village and cemetery if you want. Guides carry water purification and first aid equipment and all profits form this tour support Yosemite youth summer camp programs.

San Francisco is undoubtedly a hilly place, and this challenging 5-mile walking tour doesn't shy away from the steepness. Instead, it takes you off the beaten path and onto some of the city's stairways for an incredible exploration of several neighborhoods and downtown attractions. While meandering through SF's Russian Hill, Telegraph Hill and North Beach neighborhoods, you'll come upon some hidden gems, jaw-dropping views, and world-famous sites. Climb to Coit Tower via the Filbert Street Steps; ascend Lombard Street, often referred to as the crookedest street in the world; and discover a tiny park overlooking St Peter and Paul Church, where Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio took their wedding pics after tying the knot at San Francisco City Hall.

Experience Yosemite National Park on a private full-day tour from San Francisco. Travel with your own private group in a luxury vehicle and customize the itinerary to your interests, taking in top sites like Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, El Capitan, and Bridal Veil Falls. Your guide shares commentary on Yosemite's history and wildlife, provides two bottles of champagne, and offers optional free time to explore on your own.

While Yosemite is at its most popular during the warm summer months, the beloved National Park is equally in the winter months, with fewer crowds and beautiful snowfall on many of the valley's surrounding peaks. Withthis customizable winter tour, you'll get to experience Yosemite in a way that interests you, with a wide option of activities running from hikes to museum tours.

Discover the towering Giant Sequoia trees of Yosemite during the winter on this half-day snowshoe hike. Hike through the Tuolumne and Merced groves to marvel at these 3,000-year old trees that reach heights upwards of 300 feet. Traverse the dense forests with hiking shoes or snowshoes, if there is a lot of snow on the ground, and learn about the biodiversity of the park.

Spend a day on the links with a golf pro. This, executive experience includes a private tee time hosted by a golf pro, who offers swing critiques and pro tips during your 18 holes. Your group has the use of two golf carts and is presented with one or two bottles of wine upon arrival. Request a specific golf course at booking, or the tour team will recommend one based on your tastes and skill level. Lunch is available at the golf course of your choosing (additional cost).

Walk the wild and scenic coast of San Francisco with a 4-hour walking tour of the city's historic landmarks, sheltered beaches, nature and wildlife. Set an easy-going pace along coastal footpaths and trails as you explore with a local guide, and capture images of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay and the soaring bluffs of the Marin Headlands. Choose between three routes that capture different facets of the bay's remarkable setting, and enjoy fresh ocean breezes as you make your way from the city to the shore.

Explore Yosemite's Tuolumne Meadows on a full-day outdoor adventure. Meet your guide in the morning to customize your plan for the day. Opt for an easy hike to the top of Lembert Dome, visit Dog Lake, and see Soda Springs. Your guide is well prepared with water purification equipment, first aid kits, and other necessities. Bring snacks, water, and lunch for a picnic break, and feel good knowing that profits form the tour support Yosemite youth summer programs.

Capture unforgettable images of Yosemite National Park with a 4-hour photography lesson for beginners or advanced photographers. Bring your camera and learn new techniques from an expert instructor, and watch the afternoon light transform the soaring cliffs, alpine rivers and high meadows of this remarkable landscape. Set up at a series of shooting locations that include iconic views and lesser-known sites as you follow in the footsteps of Ansel Adams, Carlton Watkins and Edward Weston in California's most iconic national park.

Spend the day traversing Yosemite's backcountry from Badger Pass to Dewey Point. Strap on snowshoes and embrace the cold as you traverse the winter wonderland and get panoramic views of Yosemite, including El Capitan. This hike reaches heights of 7,200 feet and ranges from moderate to difficult. There's also the option to extend the hike to Crocker Point or Stanford Point for a max round trip circuit of 10.5 miles.