Isn't it weird that a city where '
Love Wins' isn't a popular honeymoon destination? San Francisco is a well-known metropolis that has great tourism. However, compared to places like the European capital cities, the islands in the Mediterranean, or the tropical paradises in Southeast Asia, couples rarely choose this city for their honeymoon. And that's a shame too, considering that there are many romantic places in San Francisco. The top five are Palace of Fine Arts, Strawberry Hill, Dolores Park, Crissy Field, and Marin Headlands. These are the spots where couples can get all lovey-dovey amidst such a bustling city.
Palace of Fine Arts
Nothing says '
romantic' quite like a grand European-style palace in the middle of a serene pond. And that's exactly what the Palace of Fine Arts is in San Fransico. This fusion of Greek and Roman architecture is one of the city's most beautiful historical landmarks. The stunning rotunda, with its elegant columns and grand dome, harkens back to more romantic times, the kind you see in period films. And speaking of period films, if you've seen the 2005 film adaptation of the Jane Austen novel, 'Pride & Prejudice,' doesn't the place look like the setting of the scene where Mr. Darcy (played by Matthew Macfayden) confesses his love to Elizabeth Bennet (played by Keira Knightley) under the rain? How's that for romantic?
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Strawberry Hill
For a more exotic yet equally historic-looking monument in San Francisco, there's also Strawberry Hill. From its name, you'd think this was a hill filled with strawberries, right? While that would certainly be romantic too, the actual Strawberry Hill is a public park with a man-made lake, beautiful waterfalls, stone bridges, and a charming Chinese-style pavilion. The pavilion is one of the most romantic spots in San Francisco, mostly because of its picturesque ambiance and silent serenity. Its old-world charm will make you feel like you traveled back in time, to a period when passion could easily dominate your entire being.
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Dolores Park
Dolores Park is one of the famous public parks in San Francisco. It's located in the Mission
district of the city, an area known for its youthful crowds and hip vibe. More often than not, Dolores Park tends to be crowded, filled with studying college students, yuppies on a coffee break, and of course, couples on a picnic. Since there are usually many people here, what makes Dolores Park one of the romantic getaways in San Francisco? The amazing views of the city! The hilltop park overlooks many of the other neighborhoods, offering up a sight worth putting on a postcard!
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Crissy Field
From certain angles, you can hardly believe that Crissy Field is located in or even near San Francisco. This lush open field largely looks untouched and you can easily mistake it as part of the American countryside if not for the view of the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco skyline on the horizon. Still, the overall peace in the place makes it one of the perfect romantic getaways in the bay area, perfect for a couple to get as lovey-dovey as they want. You can pack a picnic, go bird-watching, or simply enjoy the immaculate views here!
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Marin Headlands
Another of the most romantic places in San Francisco is Marin Headlands, the stunning patch of land near the Golden Gate Bridge. Located north of the famous monument, it's a beautiful collection of boondocks as far as the eye can see. If you want, you can even go camping under the stars here, but not before you enjoy its heartwarming sunset during the evening twilight. You won't even have to worry about crowds too. The Marin Headlands are so vast that even when there are many people visiting, you can still find a hidden spot that's all your own!
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Who says San Francisco isn't for couples? There are enough spots in this city that will make feel all lovey-dovey. But among them, here are the five most romantic places in San Francisco that any couple ought to check out!
