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Mission Dolores Park vs California Academy of Sciences
Both California Academy of Sciences and Mission Dolores Park are highly recommended by experts. On balance, California Academy of Sciences scores significantly better than Mission Dolores Park. California Academy of Sciences comes in at #3 in San Francisco with accolades from 13 publications such as Fodor's, Atlas Obscura and Travel + Leisure.
Mission Dolores Park
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Dolores Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Fodor's
"A two-square-block microcosm of life in the Mission, Dolores Park is one of San Francisco's liveliest green spaces:."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Dolores Park has something for everyone."
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Climb to the upper southwest corner for the best views of downtown, framed by palm trees.
Frommer's
"The scene of modern bohemia and it’s a fantastic place to relax and take in good San Francisco vibes."
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Not For Tourists
"The sunniest spot in the city (and great tennis courts!)."
Travel + Leisure
"The Holy Grail of parkland in San Francisco—it’s by far the most popular and most iconic, known for turning into a daytime party every weekend."
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California Academy of Sciences
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55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Fodor's
"The Cal Academy is one of the city's most spectacular treasures."
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Concierge
"The California Academy of Sciences is as renowned for its collection—over 26 million specimens gathered over the past 150 years—as it is for the building that houses them."
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Be sure to pick up tickets for the hourly shows at the state-of-the-art Morrison Planetarium, the world's largest all-digital planetarium; sit up high for the best perspective on the 75-foot-diameter dome.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Architect Renzo Piano's 2008 landmark LEED-certified green building houses 38,000 weird and wonderful animals in a four-story rainforest and split-level aquarium."
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Travel + Leisure
"The Museum, in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, extends green, sustainable architecture in unprecedented ways."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Renowned for its collection—over 26 million specimens gathered over the past 150 years—as it is for the building that houses them."
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Even on a foggy day, when mist twirls in the treetops, the park views from atop the roof are stupendous.
