San Francisco. April. 2013.

When Bernal Heights is in your backyard, it's hard to ever get all that down. Just walk up Folsom (start at Cesar Chavez or anywhere really) and follow the trail all the way to the top. Anytime of day is awesome, but sunrise or sunset are the best. There will be adorable dogs. It is similar to Los Angeles' Runyon Canyon, as it feels like a hike in the middle of the city, but it is much less crowded and you don't sweat because the weather is always nice and it's just an easy incline. On a clear day you can see the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge and everything in between.