50 Places To Spend A Memorable Mother's Day In San Francisco

Heads up, SF – Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8!

That’s right, the time has come to do some brainstorming about how to celebrate our moms, grandmas, or other family members we’d like to honor on this special day. Whether you’re looking to celebrate Mother’s Day on a budget, or you want to go all-out with a nice meal, we’ve got 50 exciting ideas to help you get the ball rolling this Sunday!

1-5. Take a stroll around these unique gardens in the City

San Francisco is home to plenty of memorable gardens, but the most unique ones can take some digging to find. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of interesting and unforgettable spots for you to get a breath of fresh air.

Living Roof at the California Academy of Sciences
Japanese Tea Garden at Golden Gate Park
Ancient Plant Garden at SF Botanical Garden
Garden of Fragrance at Golden Gate Park
Garden of Shakespeare’s Flowers at Golden Gate Park

6-15. Make a reservation at one of these awesome outdoor brunch spots

Some would argue that brunch is the most important meal of the day. Be sure to get your recommended daily allowance of crispy bacon, fluffy pancakes, mimosas, and egg scrambles at these 10 spectacular brunch spots around the city.

Palette Tea House
Fable
Magic Flute Ristorante
Rose’s Cafe
Kitchen Story
Sweet Maple
Derm
Eats
Lokma
Plain Jane

16-25. Adopt some plant children at these dazzling SF nurseries

San Francisco is full of countless awesome plant stores and nurseries, but we’ve rounded up the 10 best ones so you can continue growing your plant family. Whether or not you have a green thumb, these spots are certainly worth a visit. If you’re looking for a more interactive experience, Succulence has a planting bar that lets you create your own beautiful arrangements!

Succulence
Paxton Gate
Clement Nursery
Flowercraft Garden Center
Sloat Garden Center
SF Plants
Roots
Hortica
Flora Grubb Gardens
Living Green Design

26-35. Get a breath of fresh air on one of these stunning local hikes

In the Bay Area, a beautiful view is always right around the corner. Whether you’re looking for a quick stroll in the city or a more strenuous day hike in Marin, you’ll love these incredible hikes for a chance to stretch your legs.

Land’s End Trail
Presidio Loop Trail
Golden Gate Park Loop
Mount Davidson Trail Loop
Gerbode Valley Loop Trail
Point Bonita Lighthouse Trail
Cataract Falls
Mori Point
Mission Peak
Mount Diablo

36-50. Enjoy a meal at one of these charming local picnic spots

San Francisco is home to some of the best parks and gardens in the world, so there’s no shortage of awesome picnic spots for you to enjoy a socially distanced meal with friends. Whether you want to support a local cafe and get some amazing food to go, or you prefer to pack your own delicious recipe to enjoy out in the sunshine, you’ll love all of these great options. Some are SF staples, and some are a little less well-known.

Conservatory of Flowers
Old Speedway Meadow
Pine Lake Park
Salesforce Park
Garden of Shakespeare’s Flowers
Mission Dolores Park
Crissy Field
Fort Scott Community Garden
Yerba Buena Gardens
Bernal Heights Park
Kirby Cove Beach
Buena Vista Park
Stow Lake
Palace of Fine Arts
Cupid’s Span

BONUS: Reserve a weekend away at one of these highly-rated Airbnbs in NorCal

[Image: “Cosmo Beach Riverfront Sanctuary”]

Airbnb puts out wishlists of awesome spots to stay around the world. Their list of Bay Area Getaways has 55 options, but we’ve chosen the 10 most highly-rated stays (ordered from highest to lowest rating) to help you start planning. See the full list here.

Right, so many of these spots are likely booked out this weekend, but we wanted to leave these here in case you’re looking for a great gift for a future date. Browse this list and get inspired!

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