Lake Anza

Lake Anza Rd
Tilden Regional Park
Berkeley, CA 94701

Laura D. writes: I like Lake Anza a lot...it's pretty and I don't think there are a lot of places like it in the Bay Area. Some girlfriends and I got the chance to go up there recently and we lay in the sun, tried to get a little color, and then had lunch.

Then…

FIT Fitness Innovations and Taekwondo

County Square Plaza
508 Contra Costa Blvd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Stacey C. writes: Okay, so I admit I *just* started going here on this past Friday but I had such a positive experience I had to Yelp it! I called to sign up for Tae Kwon Do classes a few weeks ago and spoke with one of the co-owners who is the sweetest lady ever. She…

Ring Mountain Open Space Preserve

5300 Paradise Drive
Corte Madera, CA 94976

Wes M. writes: The views may not be quite as jaw-dropping as at Old St Hilary's, but that's sort of like saying a Seniore's pizza isn't as drool-worthy as an Arizmendi pizza.  Besides, you can get in a much longer walk here, plus check out some neat rock…

Adventure Playground

162 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94701

Annie D. writes: Remember the good old days when park equipment offered the excitement of pain or sudden death? Trying a cherry drop from a 10' bar over concrete. Trying to tear your friends arms off as they clung to the merry go round for dear life. The bacon like…

Being Yoga

1863 El Camino Real
Burlingame, CA 94010

elaine t. writes: To practice bikram (pronounced "beek-rum") yoga in good health is one of life's blessings. To practice at this lovely studio is a treat. From the spacious yoga studio room to the clean spa-like locker/shower rooms, Being Yoga makes the meditative…

Dimond Park
Neighborhood: Lower Hills

3860 Hanly Rd
Oakland, CA 94620

Stacey B. writes: Dimond Park is a nice area tucked between Fruitvale Ave and Park Blvd, accessible from each.  They have two different playground areas (see photos of one), hiking and walking through wooded areas, multiple group picnic areas, a heated pool, and an…

Christopher Playground

5290 Diamond Heights Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94131

anna c. writes: We discovered this place recently and it's become Sophie's favorite place! There are lots of friendly dogs, many little ones, for her to play with. There is plenty of space for her to run around. It is NOT an off leash area. However, many dogs do run…

Grand Personal Training

San Francisco, CA 94123

Ellen B. writes: I am 66 years old, and Keely Grand is the best personal trainer I have ever known. (I began exercising when scoliosis was first diagnosed. I was eleven years old.) Keely has taken me past my thought-to-be limits, raising the bar, testing my…

Regular Exercise
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

1401 Clement St
San Francisco, CA 94118

Misti L. writes: I think this is a great idea.  You get personalization but not at a high price because you are sharing time.  It's a great spot, easy parking etc.

West Oakland Yoga Studio
Neighborhood: West Oakland

1725 Peralta Street
Oakland, CA 94607

amy l. writes: west oakland yoga is the perfect escape from crowded yoga studios filled with too many people and teachers who seem to be former aerobics instructors who jumped on the yoga bandwagon 2 years ago.  Alex, the teacher, is VERY SERIOUS about yoga…

Body Matrix Personal Training

San Francisco, CA 94123

alassinsane x. writes: Wow did I win the lottery when I decided to train with Sergio. 3 months ago I was in the worst shape of my life...as someone who's been pretty athletic all my life, it was taking a major toll on my overall well-being. In what seems like a very short…

Crab Cove

1252 McKay Ave
Alameda, CA 94501

Gwen H. writes: Best little beach around.

This small, sheltered cove is never crowded, nice and shallow for the tots, and less windy than east of the breakwater on Crown Memorial Beach and Shoreline. Tide goes out about 18 miles so you can poke around the tidepools…

Pine Lake Park

Vale Ave & Crestlake Dr
San Francisco, CA 94132

Liz S. writes: I'm going to start by telling you what Pine Lake Park is NOT.  It is no longer going to be a parking lot for the Stern Grove Summer Concerts.  This was just announced last week (June '07), as an agreement between the concert organization and the…

Panda Archery

San Francisco, CA 94122

Maile W. writes: This is the best supplier for archery. This guy shoots archery but he's a really good guy. He builds arrows, and lots more... so if you want some archery stuff.....send this guy an email.

i think his email is hungsingliondance@yaho... .......where…

The Bar Method

1946 Mt. Diablo Blvd
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Christine C. writes: I have been taking the classes for a little over 1 month now and I am addicted ! ! ! ! !
I am very active, most recently training for marathons and a devotee of boot camp.  Additionally, I am into weight training.  I have tried yoga, done spin ...…

San Francisco Outrigger Canoe Center

363 Catherine Dr
South San Francisco, CA 94080

joe f. writes: love of the ocean.  love of sport.  love of polynesian culture.

these aren't those run-of-the-mill river canoes. you know, the ones that mountain men prey upon before they make you squeal like a pig and rape you in the butt.

rather, these canoes are…

Nikki Galvan, CSCS - Personal Trainer

San Francisco, CA 94110

elana e. writes: Yes, Nikki's my girlfriend... she's also a kick ass personal trainer!  When we first met I hardly exercised more than once a week and usually it was yoga.  Don't get me wrong, yoga's great, but  I hadn't ran more than a block  in over 10 years and…

Lindy in the Park

Golden Gate Park
John F Kennedy Dr, between 8th and 10 Ave
San Francisco, CA 94121

Ted R. writes: LitP is sooooo cool it almost makes me pee in my pants.  'Cause who says all Black people can dance?  Yes, I can boogie, do the funky chicken, the freak and the jerk.  I can shimmy, electric slide and even Roger Rabbit.  But after lo these many years…

Cyclecide
Neighborhood: Bayview/Hunters Point

2255 McKinnon St
San Francisco, CA 94124

Drue C. writes: You know it is going to be a good event when you are required to sign a safety waiver on your way in. Even better that they will serve you canned PBR, cheap whiskey and bacon wrapped hot dogs and then allow you on thier carnival rides made from…

Omulu Guanabara Capoeira
Neighborhood: Mission

2868 Mission St
Mission Cultural Center
San Francisco, CA 94110

Corey C. writes: Hooray for Omulu Guanabara Capoeira!  I've been with them for just about a year, and am so glad that I have.  It's a fantastic workout, a great way to learn about capoeira, and to meet some really cool folks.

Time: The class meets from 6:30 to 8:15,…

Gabriel Posner, Somatic Bodyworker
Neighborhood: Castro

543 Castro St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Aliyya S. writes: As a dancer and athlete, I put my body through a fair amount of stress. I have greatly benefited from Gabriel's healing hands and would highly recommend him to anyone. He is very knowledgeable about the body and helps educate you on how to de-stress…

Twisted Twilight
Neighborhood: Financial District

150 Columbus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133

Justin C. writes: Jeremy Cheung owner of Twisted Twilight has made a formidable name for himself as one of the ELITE Personal Trainers in San Francisco.  He was voted best trainer in S.F. local magazine 7x7 in 2007 and is expanding his business at a unusually fast…

Joe Dimaggio Playground
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

651 Lombard St
San Francisco, CA 94129

Drue C. writes: Last night was a beautiful night. The type you don't typically see in San Francisco, where the weather hits just right and you could be wearing shorts and a tank top or jeans and a sweater and feel comfortable either way.

I know people are going to…

Sweeney Ridge

Sneath Lane & Amador Ave
San Bruno, CA 94044

Wes M. writes: An unseasonably warm and sunny day in November?  So much for hiking in South Bay.  Guess it's back to Pacifica...

Sweeney Ridge is possibly even better than Mt San Bruno if you want some 360-degree views of the bay area.  Just about the only thing you…

Great Gorilla Run

Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA 94199

Pete J. writes: This is a new (hopefully) annual 7K race. Proceeds go towards saving & protecting the endangered mountain gorillas of Central Africa, & preserving the depleted rainforests where they live.

But here's the catch: You run it in a gorilla suit that THEY…

Brisbane Community Pool

2 Solano St
Brisbane, CA 94005

Spencer G. writes: I shouldn't yelp about this secret, but I just have to.  Guess what I have been doing 2-3 days a week during lunch in this cold foggy town?

SWIMMING OUTSIDE.  

Wait, i know you don't believe me, but there is a community heated pool in Brisbane that is…

Half Moon Bay Golf Links

2 Miramontes Point Rd
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Brad P. writes: I've played the Half Moon Bay golf links course twice in the past couple of years, and it indeed is a little slice of golfing luxury along the San Mateo County coastline.  The often socked in coastal setting makes for excellent golf, and when the…

San Pablo Park

2800 Park St
Berkeley, CA 94702

Kristy R. writes: Great tennis courts for a public park.  It gets packed so come early!

Community Street Jam

849 Veterans Blvd
Redwood City, CA 94063

Heidi V. writes: Federico Moreno is the fitness manager and personal trainer at CSJ. He is totally awesome to work with, either for personal training or for ballroom/salsa dance instuction. I've worked with him as my trainer for five years now. He is truly a master…

San Francisco Bike Route Planner

San Francisco, CA 94199

Chelsea B. writes: While not an entirely legit service (it has no physical location), this simple mash-up of Yahoo maps with ideal San Francisco bike routes is rad. Granted, it'snot taking into account our many shitty road conditions (boo Folsom!) or traffic, but check…

Crunch Fitness
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

1000 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94109

Starla D. writes: **I don't know if anyone else has noticed this, but I have been kind of a drunk ass lately.  (ok so 'kind of' and 'lately' might both be understatements)
This has gotten pretty extreme in the last few months, complete with drunk crying, falling,…

Simply Balanced Pilates Studio
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

2845 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

Melissa B. writes: Cupcakes are a problem. I made way too many practice batches of cupcakes for the Yelp bake-off last month. All that frosting had a very undesirable effect on the booty :(

Part of my plan to "turn it around" includes a pilates class at least once a…

Tennis Practice Partner

San Francisco, CA 94115

Anjali K. writes: He comes complete with a bucket of balls, some rackets for you to demo and an attitude that is out of this world.  The only reason I would get up at 7 o'clock in the morning, Tim can practice with you, teach you, improve your game or just keep you…

Moscone Basketball Courts
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

Fillmore and Bay
San Francisco, CA 94117

Scott M. writes: Behind the middle school. Best outdoor court game in the city. Period.

Golden Gate Pilates
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

3209 Pierce Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

Vandana B. writes: Golden Gate Pilates has excellent instructors trained by Romana Kryzanowska who is Joseph Pilates' protege.   If you'd like to learn and gain insight into the "true" Pilates, there is no other place to train in San Francisco than at Golden Gate…

Bike and Roll
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

899 Columbus St
San Francisco, CA 94133

Sang N. writes: They are really nice here, and reasonably priced. Collin was very helpful in helping me with my bike.

AMF Bowling Center

300 Park St
Alameda, CA 94501

Lula Mae W. writes: What makes this alley stand out is the bar.  The double is standard.  A jack and ginger for 5.00 in a tall glass with a generous pour.  I recently discovered that two of these tall refreshers is exactly what I need to take my game to the next level.…

Exedra Arch
Neighborhood: North Oakland, Piedmont Ave

Highland Avenue at Magnolia Avenue
Piedmont Park
Piedmont, CA 94611

Andrew S. writes: This is an absolutely beautiful place to have a wedding.  My wife and I just got married here and we couldn't have been happier with the location.  If you're looking for an easy outdoor wedding, this is it.  The arch is located in downtown Piedmont…

Bullseye Precision Indoor Shooting Range

1281 Andersen Dr Ste K
San Rafael, CA 94901

Sierra S. writes: Ladies night usually conjures up images of buff, hopefully attractive men in black banana hammocks and lots of free shots. Ladies night at Bullseye turns up a wide array of people, even a few ladies, which included my roomie and myself this past…