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Beach Chalet and Park Chalet

A beautiful 1930s building, the Beach Chalet is open for lunch, drinks, or dinner overlooking Ocean Beach and its brave surfers. Inside the Park Chalet are some exhibits with artifacts related to the history of the Golden Gate Park and San Francisco.

Address: 1000 Great Hwy
Getting there: at John F Kennedy Dr south of Fulton
Website: beachchalet.com (opens in a new tab)

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