Yerba Buena Gardens is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfalls in San Francisco.

1. Yerba Buena Gardens

9.2
745 Mission St (btwn 3rd & 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Park · SoMa · 153 tips and reviews

Paul S.Paul Salinger: nice place to just hang and listen to waterfall on a nice day (like today)

Windows Live Photo GalleryWindows Live Photo Gallery: Explore the gardens, which have a variety of great photo opportunities. Try going to the top, above the waterfall. If you’re good, you might be able to capture the reflection of the city in the water.

ollieollie: Great tea above the waterfall

Stow Lake is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfalls in San Francisco.

2. Stow Lake

9.2
Stow Lake Dr (btwn John F Kennedy Dr & Martin Luther King Jr Dr), San Francisco, CA
Lake · Golden Gate Park · 47 tips and reviews

SharonSharon: Climb up Strawberry Hill and relax among the man-made waterfalls and the grassy clearings. Admire the view of SF.

Danielle F.Danielle F: Such a pretty spot in the park. Climb to the top of the stone stairs and look out at the view and waterfall. Sneak down the dirty path and go left to find a little Japanese inspired hut on the water

PaulPaul: Great walk, beautiful waterfalls. Great view overlooking the city at top of hill. Worth the hike.

Huntington Falls is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfalls in San Francisco.

3. Huntington Falls

9.3
San Francisco, CA
Waterfall · Golden Gate Park · 4 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick- Best Waterfall. Yes, it’s man-made and flows into the bird-filled Stow Lake rather than some Yosemite basin, but there’s something about the... Read more.

WhiskeyAvengerWhiskeyAvenger: There are spots to sit while overlooking the waterfall. Very relaxing.

David W.David Wetton: Lovely feature

Martin Luther King Jr. Fountain is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfalls in San Francisco.

4. Martin Luther King Jr. Fountain

8.5
750 Howard St, San Francisco, CA
Fountain · SoMa · 11 tips and reviews

Jennifer S.Jennifer Suarez: It's a great place to just walk under the waterfall and enjoy reading the history on the walls. Plus it's romantic.

Bun M.Bun Mano: You have to walk behind the waterfall to see the inscriptions of the famous speeches by MLK Jr.

Steve R.Steve Rhodes: It is worth reading all of his quotes behind the fountain

Senspa is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfalls in San Francisco.

5. Senspa

8.8
1161 Gorgas Ave (Presidio), San Francisco, CA
Spa · Presidio National Park · 10 tips and reviews

lara l.lara long: Definitely carve out time for a steam after your treatment...and sit near the waterfall try the tea and find an amazing stone

Melissa M.Melissa Mandelbaum: Amazing massage with Mickey. Waterfalls, fire pits and more for relaxing. Pretty cool place. 👍🏻👍🏻

Ariel W.Ariel Waldman: Favorite spa in SF. If you can't arrive early, definitely plan on staying late. Great relaxation lounges with tea and treats to read or get some writing done.

Mission Playground & Pool is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfalls in San Francisco.

6. Mission Playground & Pool

8.3
1 Linda St, San Francisco, CA
Playground · Mission Dolores · 16 tips and reviews

Ackord P.Ackord Panaligan: The waterfalls for kids is a awesome thing since the closure of the swimming pool.

SFistSFist: Mission Pool is one of the few outdoor public pools in San Francisco, and the fresh air makes all the difference in the quality of your swim. Read more.

MicheMiche: nice, clean bathrooms

Smuggler's Cove is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfalls in San Francisco.

7. Smuggler's Cove

8.7
650 Gough St (at McAllister St), San Francisco, CA
Tiki Bar · Civic Center · 330 tips and reviews

Nici G.Nici G: Get here before 7pm and head downstairs to relax near the end of the waterfall and peruse the fabulous rum cocktails that await you. Read more.

SFGate M.SFGate Manager: The drinks never fail to hit their mark, whether Cate's tributes to colonial-era rum love or the tiki classics that are honed to perfection. Also, there's an indoor waterfall.

squeaselsqueasel: Any bar with a waterfall is ok in my book, but this place makes delicious drinks too. Painkiller, yes. Need to go back and try the hot buttered rum apparently.

Japanese Tea Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfalls in San Francisco.

8. Japanese Tea Garden

8.4
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr (btwn John F Kennedy Dr & Martin Luther King Jr Dr), San Francisco, CA
Garden · Golden Gate Park · 189 tips and reviews

NYIPNYIP: The top features to take photos of are the tall moon bridge straddling a wandering brook, the Temple Gate & Pagoda above a waterfall and the sitting Buddha statue. Read more.

Ahmet D.Ahmet Douas: A little oasis hidden in a beautiful park

ToryBurchToryBurch: The Japanese Tea Garden is over 100 years old and one of the most serene spots in the city.

Golden Gate Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfalls in San Francisco.

9. Golden Gate Park

9.6
501 Stanyan St (btwn Fulton St & Lincoln Way), San Francisco, CA
Park · Golden Gate Park · 359 tips and reviews

Jeff R.Jeff Reine 🌧: Waterfall in effect

Steffen B.Steffen Bornhoft: Great to rent a bike and cycle through!

The Ritz-CarltonThe Ritz-Carlton: A secret gem of Golden Gate Park is the Garden of Shakespeare’s Flowers, located near the Japanese Tea Garden. Inspired by the masterworks of the famous playwright, the garden has over 200 flowers.

Golden Gate Park Chinese Pavilion is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfalls in San Francisco.

10. Golden Gate Park Chinese Pavilion

8.4
Golden Gate Park (Stow Lake), San Francisco, CA
Monument · Golden Gate Park · 9 tips and reviews

Al B.Al B.: Picturesque spot here. Next to the waterfall as well.

AJ L.AJ L: This was a gift from Taiwan to the city of San Francisco back in the '80s. It's very tranquil and offers a beautiful view of Stow Lake.

Disappearing K.Disappearing Kind: Super :)duper mega class

AMC Metreon 16 is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfalls in San Francisco.

11. AMC Metreon 16

8.1
135 4th St Ste 3000 (at Mission St), San Francisco, CA
Movie Theater · SoMa · 278 tips and reviews

Keasha N.Keasha Nicole: A night stroll through the park in the back near the waterfall is always great after a movie date!

Khokha M.Khokha M: One of the best theaters, very clean & neat

Suko Q.Suko Q: go upstairs to the self serve kiosk, much faster to buy a ticket

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfalls in San Francisco.

12. The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

7.4
495 Geary St (at Taylor St), San Francisco, CA
Hotel · Tenderloin · 160 tips and reviews

SopitasSopitas: The shower is one of the best in America... Like waterfall!

Jacson B.Jacson Boeing: Great hotel near Union Square. The rooms are comfy and the staff was very helpful during my stay. I bought some stuff online and they didn't charge me for receiving the first 05 packages. Love it!

Morgans Hotel GroupMorgans Hotel Group: Use Coaster at Redwood Room, and they will buy your first drink. Download the app at www.clifthotel.com/coaster

Pagan Idol is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfalls in San Francisco.

13. Pagan Idol

8.4
375 Bush St, San Francisco, CA
Tiki Bar · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 101 tips and reviews

Chloe C.Chloe Condon: Great drinks and VERY big space. Can get crowded- try to sit by the waterfall! 🗿🌊

Giulia P.Giulia Prati: The bird of paradise with passion fruit whipped cream and sea salt was delicious and beautiful! 🌺🍹

Chloe C.Chloe Condon: If Pee-Wee's Playhouse and the Peter Pan ride from Disneyland had a baby, it'd be this bar.

Shotwell’s is one of The 15 Best Places for Waterfalls in San Francisco.

14. Shotwell’s

8.4
3349 20th St (at Shotwell St), San Francisco, CA
Beer Bar · Mission District · 103 tips and reviews

Sergio G.Sergio Guajardo: Young's Chocolate Stout- It 'waterfalls' like Guiness and is smooth sweet chocolate flavor. Num num num

JamieJamie: rock solid selection of specialty beers & pinball. odds you'll see the tamale lady: high. jukebox: great. staff: hearts. pool tables: 1. (and don't forget to check in at the bench outside...)

micah saulmicah saul: Order a Duchesse de Bourgogne. Take a sip. Say nothing. Take a second sip. RESERVE JUDGEMENT! Take a third. If you still don't like it, I'll buy you a beer next time I see you.