Yesterday a friend and I went to the Presidio Tunnel Tops to walk around and see the views.  It’s an easy walk from the Presidio to Crissy Field, so gentle movement from grass to sand. We began up top with the Visitor Center where we learned of Michael Painter’s vision that inspired others to cooperate to create this place of beauty, fun, and education.  We watched short films on the history of the area, which includes the Native people, Black people, Chinese, and Japanese, and now is a place for all to gather, savor, and feast.  We bought lunch at the cafe, and sat in comfy orange lounge chairs to eat with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge, and the world.  

This is a place of community and restoration.  The children’s playground is made of natural materials and blends in beautifully.  If you need a place to believe in the communion of nature, grace, and humanity, this is it.  San Francisco is already amazing, and this tops the dream.