9 Great San Francisco Date Ideas To Create Great Memories

San Francisco Date Ideas

You, and your special someone, will have fun and create great memories in the Bay Area with our list of date ideas in San Francisco. Whether you are looking for an outdoor date, a romantic evening, or an amusing time in a comedy club, our list of top date ideas in San Francisco is sure to spark your creativity.

Discover why so many people have left their hearts in San Francisco with fun date ideas that are sure to please.

1) Farmer’s Market At The Ferry Building

Sample the amazing bounty of a California farmer’s harvest. Exploring the farmer’s market is a top idea for food lovers.

You’ll find produce, flowers, meats, cheeses, and bread from small regional area farms. Go on a Thursday to enjoy street food from local artisans, including wood-fired pizza, grilled meats, tacos, and sandwiches.

The Ferry Building farmers market is open Saturday – Sunday and Tuesday – Thursday.

Marketplace For Food Lovers
Street Food, Food Trucks For Food Lovers

2) Fun Date Ideas At Fisherman’s Wharf

Whether you are a California native or a visitor, the wharf is a fun place to visit and a classic among the best date ideas in San Francisco.

Stroll along the wharf during the day, enjoying the shops and the street performers. Stop for dinner in one of the restaurants serving the freshest seafood.

Afterward, watch the colorful boats across the bay while enjoying ice cream and coffee.

Fisherman's Wharf Near The Palace Of Fine Arts In San Francisco
Fisherman’s Wharf Of San Francisco

3) The Best Outdoor Date In The San Francisco Area

Just 45-minutes from downtown is the perfect place for a San Francisco outdoor date. Muir Woods National Monument is 554 acres of forest, including the famous California redwoods.

Hiking in the Muir Woods is a perfect opportunity to build long-lasting memories. With over 6 miles of hiking trails, you can plan to spend a full day or a few hours.

Muir Woods - Best Outdoor Date Idea
Muir Woods National Monument Near San Francisco

4) A Fun Night Of Stand-Up Comedy

Be the date night hero by planning a night of laughter in one of San Francisco’s best comedy clubs.

Top San Francisco comedy stages include:

  • Punch Line Comedy
  • Cobb’s Comedy Club
  • Secret Improv Society
  • BATS Improv
  • The Marrakech Magic Theatre
  • Endgames Improv
Date Night In A Comedy Club
Date Night In A Comedy Club

5) Sunset Cruise Around San Francisco Bay

A romantic sunset cruise is one of the best date ideas in San Francisco for a romantic evening. Looking out at the city lights as you cruise along the bay will create a favorite memory for you and your favorite someone.

See the lights of the Golden Gate Bridge and the iconic San Francisco skyline on a cruise around the San Francisco Bay. Starting from Fisherman’s Wharf, you’ll cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge, past Alcatraz Island, and by the Oakland Bay Bridge before returning to where you started.

Sunset Cruise Around San Francisco Bay Area
Romantic Date Ideas In San Francisco

6) One Of The Best First Date Ideas In San Francisco

If this is the first outing with your favorite person, rowing a boat around Stow Lake promises to be one of your favorite first date ideas.

Rent a rowboat from Stow Lake Boathouse for an hour or more. Bring a lunch to enjoy while you’re out on the water. You’ll see amazing sites like the stone bridge, Huntington Waterfall, and the Chinese Pagoda.

Chinese Pagoda At The Golden Gate Pavilion
Chinese Pagoda At The Golden Gate Pavilion

7) Murals In The Mission District

If you are looking for unique date ideas, consider a self-lead tour of street murals in the eclectic Mission District.

Start with brunch and a coffee in a nearby cafe, and head to the corner of Mission and 24th street. Head east on 24th, toward York street. Along the way, you’ll be able to stop and admire the street art in these alleys:

  • Lilac street alley
  • Cyprus street alley
  • Balmy Alley
  • Lucky Alley
Mission District Murals In San Francisco
Murals In The Mission District

8) Take A Walk In Golden Gate Park Or Find A Coffee Shop

Golden Gate Park is 1000 acres of gardens, walking paths, museums, memorials, and relaxing coffee shops around the park.

The loop is 7.3 miles, and walking the full length will take approximately 3 hours. A perfect way to spend a relaxing afternoon.

Relaxing In The Mill - A Romantic Date Idea In San Francisco
The Mill Coffee Shop And Bakery In The Haight Neighborhood Of San Francisco

9) Enjoy A Fun Segway Tour Of Golden Gate Park

Glide through the park with your special someone on a smooth-running, super fun Segway! Get out in the park and enjoy one of the San Francisco fun date ideas for couples who are looking for something a bit different.

With the assistance of a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll see the park and hear the stories behind the famous landmarks. Come with us and hear how this park has been transformed from simple sand dunes to lush green scenery.

Whether you are a San Francisco visitor or a native of California, you’re sure to enjoy spending time with new friends, exploring the park, and learning a few things along the way.

Go online or call today to book this unique date!

Segway Tour - A Fun Date Idea

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Official-Golden-Gate-Park Segway Tour at Conservatory of Flowers
Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Group Size
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Official Golden Gate Park Segway Tour

Glide through the 1,000+ acre Golden Gate Park

Have a blast riding through seven beautiful miles of Golden Gate Park’s landscaped trails and roads.

Visit hidden sights that include the Lilly Pond, Shakespeare Garden and Fern Grotto.

The fully guided tour explores the east end, including the National Aids Memorial, Music Concourse, Pioneer Grove, and Stow Lake.

Tour guides share tidbits and trivia about the Park’s stewards over the years, the impact of WWII on the Japanese Tea Garden, and the story of the park’s historical transformation from bleak sand dunes to today’s lush vista.

This fully narrated tour is 2.5 hours long, including fun training.

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