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McLaren Lodge, Haight-Ashbury
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McLaren Lodge

  • 4.5147 reviews
  • Free
  • Closed now

McLaren Lodge sits at the eastern edge of Golden Gate Park, offering a quiet, historic gateway into the park's gardens and trails. Visitors come for scenic views, relaxed strolls, and easy access to landscaped grounds and nearby monuments — expect peaceful pathways, photo ops, and dog-friendly green space.

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McLaren Lodge in short

When is McLaren Lodge open?

Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM; Sat–Sun closed.

When is the best time to visit McLaren Lodge?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is McLaren Lodge indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is McLaren Lodge?

501 Stanyan St,San Francisco, CA 94117.

Right now · 1:45 pm

Why it fits right now

Closed right now.

Opens tomorrow 8 am.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Hours

Closed now
monday
8 AM–5 PM
tuesday
8 AM–5 PM
wednesday
8 AM–5 PM
thursday
8 AM–5 PM
friday
8 AM–5 PM
saturday
Closed
sundayToday
Closed

Where and how

  1. 1 McLaren Lodge
  2. 2 Free Gold Watch · 7 min
  3. 3 Koret Children's Playground · 7 min
  4. 4 Zazie · 14 min
  5. 5 Coffee To The People · 14 min
501 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117(opens the map)DirectionsTo Haight-AshburyCall+14158312700Websitesfrecpark.org

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.5from 147 reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Morning walks
  • Historic landmarks
  • Gardens
  • Walking trails

The feel

  • Historic
  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Family friendly
  • Pet owners

Around Haight-Ashbury

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer. Sunglasses until 3 pm.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time
  • SunglassesUntil 3 pm