Outdoors things to do in San Francisco

We rank 417 outdoor things to do in San Francisco, United States. The highest scoring is Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco with an Outty Ranking of 93 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $20 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
417
In the 90+ Club
3
Available today
60
From
$20

Outdoors in San Francisco compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in San Francisco by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco93$23914h4.9/5 (4,106)
Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz91$996h4.9/5 (1,391)
Chinatown, North Beach, Little Italy: 7 Tastings & History91$664h4.9/5 (1,379)
Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour89$822h4.9/5 (2,397)
San Francisco City Tour, Muir Woods & Sausalito: Half or Full Day87$1094h4.9/5 (805)
Hidden Stairways of San Francisco86$372h5/5 (269)
North Beach & Little Italy Walking Tour: Food, History & Flavor86$763h4.8/5 (1,151)
San Francisco: The Mission District Food Tour with 5 Local Dishes85$753h4.8/5 (918)
Muir Woods and Sausalito Small Group Tour84$695h4.7/5 (1,012)
San Francisco Bay Sailing Cruise83$651.5h4.9/5 (662)

Every outdoors experience we rank in San Francisco

Outdoors in San Francisco: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in San Francisco?
Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 93 out of 100 from 4,106 traveler reviews. Golden Gate Bridge Muir Woods Sausalito with Optional Alcatraz, Chinatown, North Beach, Little Italy: 7 Tastings & History, Painted Ladies San Francisco City Tour follow close behind. We rank 417 outdoors experiences in San Francisco in total.
How much do outdoors activities in San Francisco cost?
Expect around $126 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Bike or Electric Bike Rental from $20, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in San Francisco for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in San Francisco currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in San Francisco?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in San Francisco, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit San Francisco?
September and October, the city's real summer, once the fog season breaks.

Browse things to do in San Francisco by type

Last Minute 701Culture & History 561Nightlife 235Food & Drink 226Most Popular 123Family Friendly 116Most Highly Reviewed 21

Top attractions in San Francisco

Golden Gate Bridge tickets 315Fisherman's Wharf tickets 169Palace of Fine Arts tickets 139San Francisco Chinatown tickets 114Union Square tickets 105Lombard Street tickets 104

Nearby destinations

Things to do in Sausalito 18Things to do in Oakland 69Things to do in Napa & Sonoma 208Things to do in San Jose 98Things to do in Santa Rosa 36Things to do in Santa Cruz 25