Fishing

Candlestick Point State Recreation Area
1150 Carroll Avenue (415) 671-0145

Directly south of 49er home base, Monster Park, is the Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, a windy but quiet respite from the hustle and bustle of the City. This hidden g ...more»

Cloverdale Wine Country KOA Camping Resort
1166 Asti Ridge Road , Cloverdale, CA (800) 368-4558

KOA Kampgrounds are camping sites for those of us who either haven't camped a lot or like the idea of camping, but are overwhelmed by the hassle of it all.You can choose eithe ...more»

Fort Point National Historic Site
Marine Drive and Long Avenue (415) 556-1693

Fort Point was built by the Army Corps of Engineers in the late 1800s to prevent hostile ships from entering the bay. Visit and see the video of the construction of the Golden ...more»

Golden Gate Park
Between Stanyan & Great Highway, Fulton & Lincoln (415) 831-2700

The City's grand and glorious playground stretches all the way from the ocean to the Haight Ashbury neighborhood. Everyone finds something to do in Golden Gate Park:Koret Chil ...more»

McNear's Beach County Park
201 Cantera Way , San Rafael, CA (415) 499-6387

McNear's Beach is a Marin County favorite of locals as well as City dwellers looking for a little summertime sun.Located along the shore of San Pablo Bay, the park has a swimm ...more»

Muir Beach and Muir Beach Overlook

Barely 20 minutes from the City is the town of Muir Beach. Here you will find the federally-owned "Big Beach," a favorite spot for families from the City, because it's so clos ...more»

Parkside Aquatic Park
100 Seal Court , Foster City, CA (650) 522-7434

This lovely spot offers picnic tables, table rentals (nice for birthday parties), a roped-off swimming beach area, a play structure, and free parking. Parkside Aquatic Park an ...more»

Point Reyes National Seashore
1 Bear Valley Road , Point Reyes Station, CA (415) 464-5100

There is something for everyone at Point Reyes National Seashore. The park is visited by over 2 million people each year. The most popular activities are hiking, kayaking, bir ...more»

San Francisco Police Youth Fishing Program
630 Valencia Street (415) 401-4664

Every summer, off-duty police officers devote their time to the Youth Fishing Program, a wonderful volunteer effort that has served over 2,000 teens from youth agencies throug ...more»

Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area
2500 Stanley Boulevard , Pleasanton, CA (925) 846-3000

For fogged-out families, Shadow Cliffs is the answer! Head for the warmer weather of the East Bay and all of the advantages it offers, such as outdoor swimming, four waterpark ...more»

Sierra Club's Clair Tappaan Lodge
19940 Donner Pass Road , Norden, CA (530) 426-3632

Is your family ready for a rustic getaway in the Sierras? Looking for affordable, youth hostel–style vacation lodging for the family? The Sierra Club’s Clair Tappaan Lodge may ...more»

The Golden Gate Angling & Casting Club
Golden Gate Park (650) 348-1216

Learn the sport of fly fishing at San Francisco's one and only angling and casting club, located in Golden Gate Park, near the Buffalo Paddock. The casting pools are open to t ...more»

Tilden Park
 (510) 843-2137

Tilden Park is by far the best nature destination in the East Bay. It is replete with gorgeous hiking trails, open meadows, barbecue pits and picnic tables (reserved by site), ...more»