Stow Lake

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8 / 10

8 expert reviews

“One of the gems of Golden Gate Park, this serene, man-made lake has provided an escape from city living since 1893.”

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Fodor's Fodor's
"Russian seniors feed the pigeons, kids watch turtles sunning themselves, and joggers circle this placid body of water, Golden Gate Park's largest lake." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"Huntington Falls tumble down 400ft Strawberry Hill into the lake, near a romantic Chinese pavilion and a 1946 boathouse offering boat and bike rentals." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Located in the center of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park sits the park's largest body of water, Stow Lake." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"One of the sweetest ways to spend a few hours, and a favorite with kids." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Serving as the park's main irrigation reservoir, this picturesque moat surrounding Strawberry Hill is the largest of the 15 man-made lakes and ponds that dot Golden Gate Park." Full review
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