The 15 Best Quiet Places in San Francisco (2024)

1.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

Greg Wohlenberg:Loved this place since I was a kid...such an imaginative and peaceful place to explore.

Sarene Leeds Petrovitch:Hidden gem in Golden Gate Park. Don't miss it. Peaceful and beautiful.

Edward Homick:Go when it's free (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 AM till 10 AM) because even though this place is very beautiful and peaceful, it's not worth paying for when you can go for free 3 days a week

2.Haus Coffee

8.0

3086 24th St (at Folsom St), San Francisco, CA

Coffee Shop · Mission District · 132 tips and reviews

Paris Buttfield-Addison:One of the best places to get some work done in San Francisco. Fast Internet + Good coffee + peaceful.

Marie C. Beuth:This is introvert heaven: a great quiet place to escape, work, read, draw, think while enjoying a carefully brewed espresso drink. Minimalist deco and minimalist noise - awesome to recharge.

Maya Shanmugam:Great quiet place to work- if you're not in the mood for coffee, i recommend an iced chai (not on the menu, but the baristas are accommodating)

3.China Beach

8.8

Sea Cliff Ave (at El Camino Del Mar), San Francisco, CA

Beach · 33 tips and reviews

Michelle D.:Adjacent to Baker Beach, but more privacy and quieter.

Ryan Scott Tandy:Locals hideaway beach, perfect for some peace and quiet.

Izabella:Beautiful view of Golden Gate Bridge, close to Baker Beach but more private, perfect and quiet place, enjoy your day!

Ben Leong:Peaceful and nice checkout the butterflies

sabler:A small, but really nice and quiet slice of green.

Patricia Ianhez:My favorite place in SF for relaxing after a long day. It gives me peace of mind

5.Japantown Peace Plaza

8.9

Post St (btwn Webster & Laguna St), San Francisco, CA

Plaza · Japantown · 15 tips and reviews

Jason Konen:Nice, relaxing area to contemplate peace.

Lu Novaes:This place is really beautiful. The peace tower is fascinating and make for a nice backdrop for awesome selfies. Attached to the place is a Japanese mall with all things Japanese.

Ashley Mowrey:Go to Nijiya, get the amazingly cheap and best grocery store bought sushi you can buy, sit in the peace plaza, people watch, and sunbathe.

6.San Francisco Botanical Garden

9.3

1199 9th Ave (at Martin Luther King Dr), San Francisco, CA

Botanical Garden · Golden Gate Park · 114 tips and reviews

CollegeFashionista:The Botanical Garden at Golden Gate Park is a great place to spend the afternoon with your parents. It is so beautiful and peaceful that you forget you're in the middle of a busy city.

Jinnie L:very peaceful place to relax or picnic♥ $7!!! to get in / SF residents(with proof) get in free.

Lee Hufford:Peace in the middle of the city

7.Grace Cathedral

8.8

1100 California St (at Taylor St.), San Francisco, CA

Church · Nob Hill · 81 tips and reviews

Jonathan Ragan-Kelley:A gorgeous (and peaceful) stop atop Nob Hill, across from the lovely little Huntington Park. Be sure to admire the Ghiberti Doors.

Stephanus Koeswandi:peaceful place, spent a moment to pray

PureWow:This is one of the most beautiful, tranquil and welcoming places in town. Walk the labyrinth anytime you need to quietly reflect or simply escape the frenzied pace of life. Read more.

8.fifty/fifty

8.0

3157 Geary Blvd (at Spruce St), San Francisco, CA

Coffee Shop · Lone Mountain · 78 tips and reviews

Jessica Holcomb:Great couple that runs the shop! Everything is nice and so quiet! Not pretentious/)

Jon Hall:Quality Ritual coffee and quiet tables. My fave local spot. Bonus: They also sell Dynamo Donuts.

Victor:As quiet as a place can be when it faces Geary

9.Burke Williams Day Spa

8.3

845 Market St (at 4th St), San Francisco, CA

Spa · SoMa · 32 tips and reviews

Jessica Chan:go at least one hour early so you can use the amenities: pool, sauna, steam room. then eat an apple and wait in the quiet room for your service!

Heather Flett:Stunning array of spa pools and quiet rooms... Cold, steamy, you name it! Allow an hour before services to take advantage.

Kiana Lynn:I come here to treat myself when I’m feeling a little sluggish. On a Tuesday morning, it was as nice and quiet and just as clean and relaxing as it always is. Jonathan B. Is a fantastic masseuse!

10.Flywheel Coffee

8.8

672 Stanyan St (btwn Haight St & Page St), San Francisco, CA

Coffee Shop · Haight Ashbury · 138 tips and reviews

Ryan Dorshorst:Quiet. Power outlets. Wifi. Grab a cuppa and get some work done.

Anthony Maggio:Good spot for working or studying. Calm and relaxing with nice park views

Loren:Cute, quiet, tasty. Laptop zombie filled. Wifi wasn't working when I visited.

11.Bazaar Cafe

8.1

5927 California St (btwn 21st & 22nd Ave.), San Francisco, CA

Café · Outer Richmond · 26 tips and reviews

Mara Lu Herrera Cohen:Beautiful and peaceful patio. Service was fast and cordial and the tuna melt just delicious.

Saliem:Quiet garden

Rachel Steinberg:sit outside on a nice afternoon.

12.Salesforce Park

9.2

Natoma St (btwn Beale & 2nd St), San Francisco, CA

Park · SoMa · 18 tips and reviews

Dan Sohayda:Super cool space for a nice quiet walk in the middle of the city. That is if a live band isn’t playing. Then it’s loud.

Gonzalo Arenas:Great concept to make what is normally an urban eye-sore into a peaceful oasis.

Marissa C:Lovely park to take a stroll during your 1:1’s ... check out the plant selection which is grouped by country, and don’t miss the games area!

13.The National AIDS Memorial Grove

9.4

Golden Gate Park (btwn Bowling Green & Middle Dr E), San Francisco, CA

Garden · Golden Gate Park · 11 tips and reviews

Brian Brantner:I recommend the path along the south edge of the grove, next to the fence for the nursery. It's quiet and beautiful.

Jason Su:Wonderful grove. Very peaceful. The engraved names and the still landscape adds to the importance of this place. Community volunteering on 3rd Sat from March to October

Bob Lenzi:Come join us for community workdays in the Grove. 8am to 1pm on third Saturday of the month, from March through November.

14.McKinley Square Park

8.9

2301 20th St (Vermont), San Francisco, CA

Park · Potrero Hill · 12 tips and reviews

Rich Yannacone:Very quiet here this morning. Very tranquil

Ogi Kavazovic:Amazing views of city, peaceful, great for dogs

Maryam Taheri:Dog friendly park with an awesome playground. Easy to find parking and super convenient!

15.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

Caitlin Salzberg:So beautiful and quiet! Perfect place for a walk... With your lovah!

Pavan Kulkarni:Such a beautiful calm place in middle of the city.

Angel Zhang:Paddleboating on Valentine's Day

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