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San Miguel Hills
The Twin Peaks are two prominent hills with an elevation of about located near the geographic center of San Francisco, California. The Twin Peaks are the second and third highest natural points in San Francisco; only Mount Davidson (California), Mount Davidson is higher within city limits.San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department (2006)"Twin Peaks", section 6.8 o''Significant Natural Resources Areas Management Plan''. Retrieved April 21, 2007. Location and climate Twin Peaks, along with Mount Davidson and Mount Sutro, create a rugged landscape in the center of San Francisco which influences microclimates in the city. The mountain acts as a natural barrier against summer fog for the city's eastern neighborhoods. The North and South Twin Peaks, also known as "Eureka" and "Noe", are about apart. The peaks form a divide for the summer coastal fog pushed in from the Pacific Ocean. Their west-facing slopes often get fog and strong winds, while the east-facing slopes receive m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parks In San Francisco, California
This is a list of parks in San Francisco. Federal National Park Service *Golden Gate National Recreation Area (partially), including **Alcatraz **China Beach, San Francisco, China Beach **Fort Funston **Fort Mason **Fort Miley Military Reservation, Fort Miley (partially) **Lands End, San Francisco, Lands End **Ocean Beach (San Francisco), Ocean Beach **Presidio of San Francisco, The Presidio, including ***Baker Beach ***Crissy Field ***Fort Point, San Francisco, Fort Point ***San Francisco National Cemetery **Sutro District, including ***Cliff House (San Francisco, California), Cliff House ***Sutro Baths ***Sutro Heights Park *San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, including **Aquatic Park Historic District, Aquatic Park **Hyde Street Pier United States Fish and Wildlife Service *Farallon National Wildlife Refuge National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration *Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (partially) State California Department of Parks & Recreatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
