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Date Ideas in the Parks

Romantic places to go, pickup lines, gift ideas, bizarre factoids & more

Seal Rocks seen in the Pacific Ocean near San Francisco's Lands End.
Seal Rocks near San Francisco's Lands End. Russell Bombon / Parks Conservancy

The vast landscapes of the Golden Gate national parks in the San Francisco Bay Area offer countless breathtaking spots to impress a date, capture unforgettable photos, or even plan the perfect proposal.

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Nature and beauty, health and happiness: You'll find it all in our Golden Gate National Parks. And just when you think you've seen everything, you'll find something new. Explore 80,000 acres of the world's most stunning parklands below.

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Park Pickup Lines (Not) Guaranteed to Land You a Valentine

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