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Buffalo Paddock

An unusual attraction is the herd of buffalo which have been here for over a century after being presented as a gift from the government of Texas.

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Spreckels Lake
As the home of the San Francisco Model Yacht Club, one is likely to see model yachts sailing on the lake.
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Balboa Theatre
Catch a feature at this historic independent movie house. Notable for being a site of repeated screenings of The Room, with appearances by director Tommy Wisseau.
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Simple Pleasures
Small, crowded cafe with very rich coffee and decent snacks, but the reason to go here are the plethora of San Francisco locals who come to hang out and chat. It's a great place to strike up a conversation with someone who you just met, and on weekend evenings they have free live jazz to boot, call them for dates/times.
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Dutch Windmill
Once used for park irrigation in the past, now a scenic oddity at the western end of the park. A lesser-known windmill, the Murphy Windmill, is located at the southwestern corner of the park, but is under restoration. Near the windmills is the lovely Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Garden.
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