Jan 1, 2025
Presidio’s Greatest Lists: New Year’s Resolutions
To mark the new year, make some life changes in San Francisco’s most scenic setting – the Presidio!It’s a new year and the perfect time for a fresh start. If you’re looking to kick your resolutions into high gear while spending time in a beautiful national park setting, here are five ideas for activating your body, rejuvenating your mind, and beginning a new chapter.
Get in Shape
The Presidio has 24 miles of trails for hiking, 15 miles of bikeways, San Francisco’s best beaches with views of the Golden Gate Bridge, a great bay for surfing and an outdoor work out, and indoor fitness facilities – like the Presidio YMCA, Movement rock climbing and fitness gym, A Body of Work for Pilates and more, Baptiste Yoga’s heated Vinyasa-based practice, and House of Air – to get you moving. It’s almost easier to work out in the Presidio than it is to make excuses for why you’re not working out.
Give Back
From planting native seedlings, to maintaining trails, to guiding adventures at Presidio Tunnel Tops, there are so many ways to volunteer in the Presidio.
Learn Something New
Looking for fun ways to explore the Presidio while also learning about nature and history? Try one of these self-guided adventures, including seasonal Field Notes placed throughout the park, inviting visitors of all ages to make discoveries about the Presidio’s natural work; birding at Mountain Lake; Geocaching in the Presidio; and much more!
Get Unplugged
A nature walk through the Presidio will reset your mind and transport you away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. While you may be tempted to take a selfie in the woods, we recommend keeping your phone in your backpack and enjoying the park completely unplugged. Scenic overlooks throughout the Presidio provide places to let your body relax and your mind wander while you take in the extraordinary views and the natural wonders around you.
Make a Commitment
‘Tis the season for putting a ring on it. A national park is an unforgettable place to pop the question or tie the knot. Choose your backdrop for that special proposal or save the date to say “I do” within a Log Cabin, a Spanish mission revival chapel, a historic Officers’ Club, after teeing off at the world-renowned Presidio Golf Course’s greens, or one of the other elegant venues in the Presidio.