San Mateo County Historic Buildings + Nature Pictures

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Admire the incredible array of blooms on display, from insect-eating plants to elaborately shaped orchids, at this well-preserved Victorian-era conservatory.

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

Walk through some of the most beautiful scenery in San Francisco along Lands End’s oceanfront trail from where you can see iconic sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge.

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

This mile-long stretch of beach offers striking views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Marin Headlands.

This mile-long stretch of beach offers striking views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Marin Headlands.

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. 

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

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.

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

Walk through some of the most beautiful scenery in San Francisco along Lands End’s oceanfront trail from where you can see iconic sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge.

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

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 mile-long stretch of beach offers striking views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Marin Headlands.

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.

Relax on the sand, spot seabirds, fly kites and enjoy other outdoor activities at this secluded San Francisco beach.