Lincoln Park Golf Course

Lincoln Park Golf Course offers arguably the most spectacular views of any municipal course in the country. Perched on the cliffs of San Francisco's northwest corner, golfers are treated to breathtaking panoramas of the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands, and San Francisco Bay on nearly every hole. The Palace of the Legion of Honor art museum sits just steps from the course.

At just 5,086 yards from the back tees and playing to a par of 68, Lincoln Park is one of the shorter municipal courses in the Bay Area — but the views and unique setting more than compensate. The course weaves through a historic cemetery (a reminder of the area's rich past) and features some genuinely challenging holes with tight fairways and tricky greens.

This is one of the most affordable rounds of golf in San Francisco, making it a favorite among locals who want a quick round with world-class scenery. The course can get foggy and windy, especially in the afternoons, so morning tee times are generally preferred.