Take your pick of these sure-to-impress free summer date ideas!
Hug under the stars at Presidio Twilight
Post up fireside or snag a cabana for a little privacy and watch the sunset over the Golden Gate Bridge.
Cozy up under the redwoods at San Francisco Botanical Garden
SF residents get free entry into the San Francisco Botanical Garden every day of the week (just be sure to bring your water bill or something else that shows proof).
Stroll Lovers Lane before stuffing your face with food truck bites
Lovers Lane, named after the soldiers who walked the path to meet their loved ones beginning in the 1800s, is an easy one-mile “hike” in the Presidio. Adjacent to Lovers Lane, you’ll find artist Andy Goldsworthy’s Wood Line under a gorgeous canopy of Monterey cypress trees
Show off your cultured side on Friday nights at the de Young Museum
All summer long, the de Young Museum opens their doors for free on Friday nights (June 2 through August 18). In addition to touring the exhibitions, they feature live music, dance and theater performances, film screenings, artist demos, hands-on activities, and more.
Upgrade your dinner and a movie date with a picnic and Film Night in the Park
On select Saturdays throughout the summer, Film Night in the Park hosts a completely free outdoor movie night in either Dolores Park, Washington Square Park, or Union Square. Grab a blanket and coordinate with your date to each bring something for a picnic.
Show off your playful side with free play at Coin-Op Game Room
The last Sunday of every month, Coin-Op’s arcade and bar in SoMa sets all of their games to free play.
Share a canteen of wine at Stern Grove Festival
It’s free. It’s got great talent and it’s crowded enough that you *probably* won’t run into any of your former flings.
