San Mateo County Castles & Palaces + Peaceful Pictures

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Streetcars rattle up and down the city famous for steep hills, hippie history and the toughest place to make a jail break.

This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard. 

The oldest public Japanese garden in the United States is a place of peace and beauty nestled in Golden Gate Park.

The oldest public Japanese garden in the United States is a place of peace and beauty nestled in Golden Gate Park.

Streetcars rattle up and down the city famous for steep hills, hippie history and the toughest place to make a jail break.

This Roman-inspired palace built in 1915 remains a modern-day renaissance center of fine arts and science. 

This Roman-inspired palace built in 1915 remains a modern-day renaissance center of fine arts and science. 

Discover history, culture, open spaces, spectacular views and the Jedi Master Yoda at this former military base.

Go up to the top of this lofty peak on a clear day for unparalleled aerial views of San Francisco’s most recognizable landmarks.

Streetcars rattle up and down the city famous for steep hills, hippie history and the toughest place to make a jail break.

Streetcars rattle up and down the city famous for steep hills, hippie history and the toughest place to make a jail break.

This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard. 

Go up to the top of this lofty peak on a clear day for unparalleled aerial views of San Francisco’s most recognizable landmarks.

This Roman-inspired palace built in 1915 remains a modern-day renaissance center of fine arts and science. 

This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard. 

This Roman-inspired palace built in 1915 remains a modern-day renaissance center of fine arts and science. 

Escape to “The Rock,” home of the infamous and abandoned island prison, and discover how it earned a reputation as a cold and unforgiving place.

This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard. 

Pre-gentrification San Francisco is alive and well in this lively stretch of Polk Street, conveniently located in the heart of the city.

See historic San Francisco government buildings, study ancient artifacts and visit renowned performing arts institutions in this cultural district.

This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard. 

Cars trundle across it and ships sail under it, but the best way to experience this iconic bridge is on foot. 

This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard.