Dec 22 2008
Four free things to do in San Francisco on Christmas Day
1. Take a walk on the beach. This is a surprisingly popular thing to do, at least when it’s not raining. Some people get festive, decorating themselves and/or their dogs with bits of tinsel, Santa hats, etc. Plus, it’s always fun to tell your relatives in colder climates that you went to the beach on Christmas. (Just don’t tell them that you had to bundle up!)
2. Take a walk in Golden Gate Park. The Botanical Gardens will be open on Christmas from 10 to 5. It will be probably be very quiet in the gardens, and you can pretend that you are way out in the country, instead of a block away from a main drag.
3. Go the the new Contemporary Jewish Museum. They will be open 11 am - 4 pm, and admission will be free for the day (until 3:00). There are a couple of wonderful exhibits there that are closing soon, so this is a great time to see them. It will probably be crowded and lively.
4. Take a stroll around the neighborhood(s) of your choice. Even familiar places will look different on Christmas, when the streets are peaceful and quiet.
