Tuesday, July 18, 2017

A San Francisco Gem

Summertime in the City...


I explored Golden Gate Park over the weekend. 


It was my first time visiting,


and it was gorgeous.


Golden Gate Park is a giant park nestled within the bustling city of San Francisco with plenty of nature trails, museums, monuments, and even a man-made lake. 




Paddle boating around Stow Lake was so much fun!  


We are lucky this vibrant city is ours. I can see why many 'left their heart' here.


~Jess
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30 comments:

  1. TARYTERREJuly 18, 2017 at 6:19 AM

    it is a beautiful place indeed.

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  2. BlogorattiJuly 18, 2017 at 6:29 AM

    It takes the breath away, what an adventure that must have been. Greetings to you!

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  3. Red Rose AlleyJuly 18, 2017 at 9:08 AM

    Jess, why haven't I ever been here? It looks so peaceful with the lake and flowers. Love that paddle boat picture with your shoes. : )

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  4. Marilyn MillerJuly 18, 2017 at 9:32 AM

    Oh!!! One of my favorite places to visit. How I love this park. I knew with your very first picture where you were taking us. I do love SF and once lived there in another lifetime ago.

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  5. PamJuly 18, 2017 at 11:31 AM

    NICE.......Not been there. San Diego is where I stop when I come to Calif. I have been up to Santa Barbara, around LA....very pretty though.

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  6. R's RueJuly 18, 2017 at 1:22 PM

    Love.

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  7. AnonymousJuly 18, 2017 at 1:22 PM

    I enjoyed your photos. It's been many years since I have visited here.

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  8. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeJuly 18, 2017 at 2:41 PM

    Man I'd love to visit there some day -- we have friends who go often for work and they always have such beautiful pictures. That garden looks so beautiful - I haven't been on a paddle boat in years but I bet that was a great way to see that lake!

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  9. SusieJuly 18, 2017 at 3:44 PM

    Hi Jess, I have been there just once. I did not get to ride a cable car...which was what I wanted. But I did go to Fisherman's wharf. Over the golden gate bridge twice to enjoy it. It is beautiful there. You are so young, you need to go and see all you can. Blessings to you and your sweet mommy, xoxo,Love, Susie

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  10. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenJuly 18, 2017 at 4:20 PM

    Hi Jess, I love the photos you have shared of gorgeous San Francisco! It's been a while since I've been there, but I remember it very fondly. The Golden Gate Park is a treasure for the city. There is so much to see and do in the city by the bay. ♥

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  11. RoseJuly 18, 2017 at 6:05 PM

    I would enjoy visiting theis park...would really enjoy the lake.

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  12. DewenaJuly 18, 2017 at 8:01 PM

    That's so beautiful, I would love to visit there! I have two nephews and their wives who live there so maybe someday.

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  13. somewhere on the avenueJuly 19, 2017 at 1:36 AM

    What a beautiful place where many have left their hearts xxx

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  14. Coloring Outside the LinesJuly 19, 2017 at 1:52 AM

    What a pretty park- I would love to paddle around taking photos of the birds. Y'all have a lovely day!

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  15. Castles Crowns and CottagesJuly 19, 2017 at 3:49 AM

    There are so many places that take my breath away.

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  16. SusanJuly 19, 2017 at 8:07 AM

    Looks like a most lovely park, Jess. Great photos, too. Susan

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  17. KarenJuly 19, 2017 at 10:09 AM

    A very lovely place to spend the day

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  18. JillJuly 19, 2017 at 4:10 PM

    So lovely! Looks like a nice relaxing day :-) Thank you for sharing! Have a wonderful evening!

    Blessings,
    Jill

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  19. aspiritofsimplicityJuly 19, 2017 at 5:45 PM

    Beautiful. I've never been there. I've never been to California though I did live in Seattle, Wa for a few years when I was younger.

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  20. HollyJuly 19, 2017 at 8:29 PM

    You have convinced me with your photography to see this for myself.

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  21. JeanieJuly 20, 2017 at 9:19 AM

    It looks like you had a really glorious time!

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  22. Carla from The RiverJuly 20, 2017 at 10:24 AM

    Beautiful! I love the last photo.

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  23. Debby RayJuly 20, 2017 at 11:47 AM

    Wow...what a cool place with so many great things to see! I am not a city dweller but this looks like fun place to visit. BTW...love the cute pink sandals! :)

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  24. Debby @ My Shasta HomeJuly 20, 2017 at 1:47 PM

    I lived there as a child - in fact, we lived in the Haight Ashbury. I know the city well - I used to work in the Financial District when I was younger.

    I will always love the city but it's changed and I feel sorry for all those who have lived there for generations and who are being forced out due to high rents and gentrification.

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  25. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieJuly 20, 2017 at 10:50 PM

    Such a beautiful place to spend the day! You are lucky, indeed! x Karen

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  26. shayndelJuly 21, 2017 at 2:31 AM

    Such a pretty city!!I like the flower clock!

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  27. Net - "It's a Wonderful Movie"July 21, 2017 at 7:35 AM

    Oh my, what a pretty place! Love that garden clock! Did it tell time accurately?

    Blessings, Net

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  28. Tammie LeeJuly 21, 2017 at 10:17 AM

    It does look beautiful.
    I was there a long time ago and found the paddle boat painful to peddle around. It must not have been adjusted right for me.

    So lovely to see your photos.

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  29. ArtiJuly 23, 2017 at 8:11 AM

    I would love to paddle a boat too. The garden looks like a slice of heaven in the city of SF. Thanks for taking us along, Jess!

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  30. bailiJuly 24, 2017 at 11:58 PM

    Francisco sounds a wonderful city .Golden gate park is worth visiting place!

    Thank you for stunning views of park and specially loved the last image,absolutely breathtaking!!!

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