Sundial bridge is a part of the Turtle Bay Exploration park and is classified as is a cantilever spar cable-stayed bridge, which basically means that it is safe to walk on. The deck of the bridge is made of some sort of glass panels which I doubt you’d be able to break by jumping on it repeatedly.
Muir Woods National Monument
Muir Woods National Monument is the most famous redwood park in California. Tourists from all over the world flock here to walk the well maintained trails for all ages and look up at these gorgeous trees. This happens to be a great spot for a tree to grow because of all the fog in Marin County. This park exists thanks to a man named William Kent who preserved this area by buying the land and donating to the government.
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park has a lot of old ships to visit and explore. Aside from the ships, you can walk around Aquatic Park cove to visit the pier, the beach, and the museum.
Barking Sea Lions at Pier 39
If you’re looking for something free to do on your visit to San Francisco, the Sea Lion viewing platform is a great choice. These chubby creatures are loud, sleepy, and very playful.
Sunol Regional Wilderness
Sunol Regional Wilderness is a popular spot for locals especially in the summer when there’s water. There’s a watering hole area called Little Yosemite where people come to swim and hang out with their friends and family.
Behind Bars at Alcatraz Island
Alcatraz Island had many uses back in the days before it became a national park site. To get to the island, you’ll need to book tickets from Alcatraz Cruises located on Pier 33 either online or in person. The ferry ride is only 15 minutes long with incredible views of San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge, and the Bay Bridge.
Saguaro National Park
Saguaros (pronounced sa-wah-ros) are the quintessential plant of the Arizona desert. These tall, green, and spiky cacti grow slowly from seeds only in the Sonoran Desert region. There are two entrances to Saguaro National Park (east vs west) but you can’t go wrong picking one over the other.
White Sands National Monument
White Sands National Monument in New Mexico is a unique place to explore. The dunes are made up of gypsum which is unlike the normal silica sand we see on beaches. Gypsum was left behind after an old lake dried up and it is replenished by wind blowing mountain deposits into the area whenever it rains.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
The largest trees in the world can be found at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. Sequoias can grow to be 30-250 ft tall and 20 – 35 ft wide. There are many trails to explore these giant forests and notable trees to learn about.
Lava Beds National Monument
Keep reading if you’re not claustrophobic. Lava Beds National Monument in Tulelake, California has over 20 caves to explore all in one area. The lava tube caves are divided into three difficulties levels based on length, height, and floor of the cave. These caves were formed from lava flows from a volcano eruption over 10,000 years ago.