Japanese Tea Garden

Arched bridge, pagoda, and the oldest such garden in the US

Hours: Daily 9am–5:45pm (Mar–Oct), 9am–4:45pm (Nov–Feb)
Tickets: Non-resident adults about $12–16 by season and weekend; seniors and ages 12–17 $7; ages 5–11 $3
Address: Inside Golden Gate Park, next to the de Young Museum

Winding paths lead you past a steep arched bridge, a five-tier pagoda and a koi pond, one after another. The drum bridge is a climb, but only from the top do you see the whole pond. A teahouse inside lets you rest over a cup. The de Young Museum is next door, so the two pair up easily.