Stern Grove Park — Attraction in San Francisco

Stern Grove Park, a 33-acre oasis in San Francisco's Parkside District, is a hidden gem that offers a perfect blend of nature and culture. The park's crown jewel is its outdoor amphitheater, home to the renowned Stern Grove Festival since 1938. My wife and I were fortunate to attend a concert featuring the legendary Yehudi Menuhin conducting the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. The experience was truly blissful, with Menuhin's masterful conducting echoing through the grove's towering eucalyptus and redwood trees.

The park's natural beauty, including Pine Lake, one of San Francisco's few natural lakes, provides a serene backdrop for the music. The renovated concert meadow, with its expanded stage and terraced seating, accommodates up to 20,000 people, creating an intimate yet grand atmosphere. Stern Grove's commitment to free, world-class performances makes it a cultural treasure, ensuring that the legacy of music and nature continues to enchant visitors for...

So I went to see Michael Franti at Stern Grove on Sunday and honestly, it was pretty awesome. If you’ve never been to one of these free shows, you’re missing out. The whole vibe is just chill and the music hits different when you’re outside in the trees.

Weather’s always unpredictable, but we got lucky with a beautiful day! Just don’t sit in full direct sun all day.

Stern Grove is one of the best free things in SF. Free music, good friends, you can bring your own food and drinks which is clutch - what more do you want? Woke up the next morning still energized. Pro tip: Skip the breakfast burritos at...

Something magical here, came for another amazing concert and although it was drizzling fog atop down in the valley the weather was warm and inviting no wetness at all. This of course made for a perfect day of uplifting music. Stern grove at any other time is serene and happy with park users n still special, it's like you can feel all the good vibes n energy. I'd like to add a special thank you to the folks that put on the summer concerts and the staff who work it, they can really...