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603 Mason St
San Francisco, CA 94129

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Crissy Field Center
Local(415) 561-7690

603 Mason St
San Francisco, CA 94129

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User Reviews of Crissy Field Center

Yelp.com Review - by Jess C.

5.0 of 5 stars. We got lost trying to find the Yoda Fountain, but decided to stop at the Park anyway. Amazing views of the bay and the Golden Gate. I really need to take more walks here!
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gigi T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ohh Crissy Field... the place where... - my girlfriend and I jog-walked, chatting away our problems, celebrating what goes well in life.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Daisy V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Good place for picnic when everywhere else in the city is cloudy. Get a very nice view of the Golden Gate Bridge, and also a beach nearby. The only bad thing is at times, it gets very windy. But,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David D.

5.0 of 5 stars. A great place to take a dog for playtime. We walked through the Presidio and crossed the Crissy Field marsh on the plank walks. There were a nice variety of birds there that we didn't find in other…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nilu r.

5.0 of 5 stars. Running on the gravel of Crissy field on a sunny day, wind coming at my face from the bay, the crunch of the gravel under my dusty running shoes, dodging happy dogs and happier children, looking all…
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by desiree n.

5.0 of 5 stars. so nice. beautiful.
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara O.

3.0 of 5 stars. We chose to have our wedding ceremony at the West Bluff Amphitheater (right next to the Warming Hut). We haven't had our wedding yet, but we're super excited. So far, the logistics of this have been…
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimberly K.

5.0 of 5 stars. beautiful. and aside of that, oh the people watching. while sitting on the beach relaxing, i heard a tool jog by with a girl he was obviously trying to impress. what did he say?
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Perfection! This park is perfect for anyone who wants to see the best view of the Golden Gate Bridge, loves the smell of the water, loves paths, loves to run, has dogs that love to run, etc. Great…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by helen m.

5.0 of 5 stars. this place has the nicest sand in san francisco. it gets pretty crowded on the weekends, but it's a nice place to go. people bring their dogs here too. there's a decent amount of parking available.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by elrod m.

4.0 of 5 stars. great place to be a weekend warrior at. but you'll be sore until next week, to do it all over again.
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Place to take in a gorgeous sunset, have a picnic, run the dog, launch your kayak, go windsurfing, go kiteboarding, run, walk, take pictures for your wedding, people watch, Rollerblade, bike ride,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Yuka I.

5.0 of 5 stars. Beautiful. Stunning. Breath-taking. Relaxing. It's absolutely amazing and I'm lucky that this gorgeous place is a 5 min bike ride from my apartment.
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andy F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ample parking, breathtaking views and I felt safe letting the pooches off leash! This stretch of beach located just a stone's throw from the Golden Gate Bridge is exactly what the boys needed on this…
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mei L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Four stars, only because when I last went here with my human, a person actually jumped from the Golden Gate Bridge up ahead. It was terribly tragic. We never went back ever since actually, that was…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Irene C.

5.0 of 5 stars. i love chrissy field. WHAT A GREAT RUN. nice and flat, easy on your knees run, from the marina green parking lot to the GGB and back is about 3miles.
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ken L.

4.0 of 5 stars. whoa. hidden gem. stopped in here with some family friends and was very impressed. will have to go back to give a complete review, but there was beautiful community artwork, the cafe was nice, and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by K O.

5.0 of 5 stars. Now I hesitate to share this jewel with the masses because I run the risk of overpopulating away the best find in the Presidio. Oh Well - here goes. I happened upon this place at the very far side…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristine D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am constantly impressed by the continued metamorphosis taking place inside the former Army based known as the Presidio. The most recent reason is housed at the Crissy Field Center. The hub of…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mel P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I came here to check out the views and to hangout with my sis. It was great because the weather was beautiful. It was really windy though. We walked the trails, saw lots of kids and dogs, joggers…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by H Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Chrissy field is beautiful. Grass, beach, water. Is there anything more you need?
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Teapot C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Saving the best for last! (At least what's probably the end of my San Fransisco reviews is concerned for now at least). What a beautiful place. And I'm talking about everything. The rocks piled up…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bonnie Z M.

5.0 of 5 stars. OMG! How Crissy Field has changed! Anyone remember wearing ski pants or snuggling in a thermal sleeping bag too endure the cold while watching 4th of July fireworks on the muddied beach!!! Don't…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nina L.

5.0 of 5 stars. This park seems to never end! It's a huge strip of grass right along the water with a very famous red bridge in the background. There's also a shallow shore/beach area that is accessible at low…
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katrina C.

5.0 of 5 stars. My dog and I love this place, it's a wonderful drive along the Marina to get here, there's always parking. Everyone is friendly and respectful and clean up after their dogs. On windier days you'll…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexia D.

4.0 of 5 stars. We love coming out here on Sunday afternoons to play in the water and run around. My only complaint is the families that come to relax. It's a dog beach! Don't leave your one-year olds alone on the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ridiculously awesome! I love running along Chrissy Field and coming back for a cup of tea at Cafe Chrissy. The views are AMAZING (GG bridge, Alcatraz, etc.), parking is free and plentiful, dogs and…
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Spartacus U.

5.0 of 5 stars. got to love a run with fresh air and no stoplights. extra credit: helluva lot of eye candy. (views and people)
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Sunshine, dogs frolicking in the waves, golden gate in the distance, happy healthy people...Bliss.
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica F.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's the perfect place to be on a sunny and mild San Francisco day, for oh-so-many reasons: 1. The DOGS! While you stroll or jog down Marina or perhaps along the shore you're sure to see some very cute…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by kate r.

5.0 of 5 stars. Probably one of the top 10 best places on Earth (according to me), and number 1 in SF. Tip: If its beautiful outside, you should make your way here. Go all the way to the fort located at the very end…
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by B J.

5.0 of 5 stars. On a day like today, nothing beats the path at Chrissy for a run. Sunny, people out with their dogs, breeze from the water.
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by SJ P.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is absolutely my favorite spot in the city. I love to come out here and walk my dog, there are so many cute dogs out here! And I love to soak in the beautiful scenery and the beautiful, fit…
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had my doubts about Crissy Field. After all, it IS in the Marina. This afternoon, we decided to take the dog and go check it out, anyway. What a lovely afternoon! We walked about 2.5 miles, with…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John G.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a great place to take the whole family on an all day excursion, and don't forget the dogs as well. It has the best view of the Bay, Alcatraz, the City, Angel Island, Bay Bridge and you have…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim C.

5.0 of 5 stars. i heart chrissy field!
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Definitely a great park. Best roller blading in SF. Good for a run, walk, stroll, etc. Good place for kites too. Bring anyone visiting SF to this Crissy Field. Pretty soon they will need to repave the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by juls k.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh Crissy- How I miss you so. I'm actually going to move back to the marina for crissy field.
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mimi C.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of the best places to enjoy beautiful views, adorable dogs, and the best San Francisco has to offer. My dogs would give this place 5 stars but they're not the ones driving from the North Bay.
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Janet C.

4.0 of 5 stars. It is not dog-poo beach! Ok, so there are some drawbacks with Crissy Field, but, again, how lucky are we? We get a complete view of both bridges, a beach, cute dogs, a easy/medium/challenging running…
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rick G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love coming here... Especially when the weather is good. It doesn't get any better. Well, if you score a picnic table, it does! Traffic getting in/out is pretty good. And if you're on a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Fishbits X.

5.0 of 5 stars. What they have done here is simply amazing.... reinvigorating and readapting the native footprint of the marshland. It is a beautiful, and endlessly useful, public resource, and I am proud to be part…
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by TANYA P.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of the few open fields that's safe, clean and friendly to boot. Great festivals and events on the property with great staff that care for it. If you don't like crowds, then avoid the events;…
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kamalike S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is going to be a simple review. ABC'S to describe Crissy Field:
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Landon C.

5.0 of 5 stars. When I'm feeling down (like tonight ... a Saturday), I really enjoy obsessing over things I'd love to do but can't ... at least not without a date! You know, like something totally San Francisco and…
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jack H.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of the best spots within the city to go for open spaces, outstanding views, and plenty of room to run, walk, fly a kite, windsurf, play with your dog, picnic....and more. When you want to get out…
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan O.

5.0 of 5 stars. The next time I start bitching about the weather, parking, tourists o4 cost of living of SF someone smack me upside the head and remind me of Crissy Field. Where else in the world can you take your…
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by GIR ..

5.0 of 5 stars. Breathtaking views, chaotic foot traffic. A week day visit comes to mind, the weather was beautiful and the serene umber views of the bridge and headlands beguiling. My little red dog accompanied me…
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amiee L.

4.0 of 5 stars. We attempted to bring our doggie here but the problem was there was a ranger giving out tickets to people who had their doggies off leash so that was a little bit of a bummer :( There weren't has many…
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole J.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's organic and Green Business Certified! My friends at the Cafe serve up some fresh, tasty grinds such as chicken curry sandwiches, egg salad sandwiches, tuna melts, vegetarian eggplant sandwiches,…
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Cassidy P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great place to grab lunch on a visit over to beautiful, sunny Crissy Field. Personally, I like the soup the best. Super yummy! And, of course, the folks who work at Crissy Field are wonderful,…
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Janet Z.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! Their pastries are yummy! If you bring your own mug you get 20% off your drink(coffee and etc). I can not believe how much the cafe has changed after the Warming Hunt got burnt.
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alec S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Four Stars? You need your heads checked people. I didn't even know this place was a historic airfield and I was primed for a five-spot.
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rocky K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I can't believe it took me so long to come here. This place is gorgeous! It feels like the area where SF can get away from the tourists (I still like you all though!), and be San Franciscans.
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by aekta s.

5.0 of 5 stars. I work here, so take that into consideration as you read this. Also, I'm a vegetarian, so ditto above...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Harry B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I for one propose that we teach the homeless to fish and crab at Crissy Field so they never go hungry again! We say "Give a man a fish he eats for a day, but teach a man to fish he eats for a…
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Elsa T.

5.0 of 5 stars. What could be better than howling like a fog horn in the middle of the night in Crissy Field? If we hadn't been introduced, I am sure that's how my husband and I would have met. Now we take strolls…
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Folks in the Marina tend to exercise or relax here. You'll find people walking, running, biking, rollerblading, and even kitesurfing. On a sunny day, people will set up nets for volleyball or play…
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alison N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ultimate peace, pain, and pleasure: Five mile interval run this morning in 70-degree weather, among a bevy of other athletes trying to find solitude and self-punishment on a beautiful Sunday morning.…
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kat M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ok, how could ANYONE and I do mean ANYONE give Crissy Field a poor review?! First of all, the view is AMAZING! I've never ran into anyone who is rude at all. The dogs are all friendly and I don't…
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeffrey H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yurrr sooo purrdee. One of my first stops in San Francisco. Lots of picture opportunities on a lovely day and it was fun chasing my fruit flies into the water and throwing seaweed at their melons. I…
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Gregory B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Sometimes the moment, the sun, the temperature, and the iPod selection ("Another Day on the Terrace" compilation) all combine to form a salient burst of energy when I run. Now add "Chrissy Field" to…
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I remember when Crissy Field had the barracks that were torn down to restore the area back to its original beauty. Now I road bike down the Marina Green and through Crissy Field and on my daily ride I…
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Petra S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Absolutely beautiful place to take your dog out or even your hubby out for a walk. My friend took me to walk here last week for the first time (even though I've lived in the city nearly all my life) I…
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Neuro G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Run, pant, poop on the sand, and leap in the water - that is if you are one of the 8 million apartment-dwelling lap-dogs that finally get set free by their doting moms at Crissy Field. You should…
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mae a.

5.0 of 5 stars. I remember when i first moved here and it was being revitalized, replanted, whatever you call it for landscape. Even then it was great but it is even greater now because it truly is an outdoor…
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alia D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love coming here. I have to say though, I saw the most hardcore dude. He had his wet suit half off, wearing a fleece pullover still slightly drippy from his time in the water, wearing flip flops…
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by David C.

5.0 of 5 stars. The first time I went to this part of SF was on the forth of July to watch the fireworks. It was dark, I wasn't living in the city yet, I swore my friends were going to dump me off in the middle of…
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica P.

5.0 of 5 stars. As I frolic through the grass with dandy lion stains on my ass, I always have a good time here while wandering the field. I trained here for the SF marathon once, I like taking weekend strolls and find…
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by J J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dear Crissy Field, You have been SOOO good to me since the day i have moved to SF...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah J.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of those spots that can cure all that ails you. Bad day at work? Trouble with the significant other? Is life just stressing you out? Take a walk down to Crissy Field. Bring a…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Wendy L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Riding my bike, even with a vicious headwind is still a great cure for depression. If only it was easier to ride out from my house in the Sunset! Them hills can really kick my butt.
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Wendy L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yummy reasonable tuna melt sandwich with a beautiful view, and a nice coziness which is great for when you want to get out of the blustery cold. A big plus in my opinion are the biodegradable…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by e w.

5.0 of 5 stars. Crissy Field, I owe you a debt of gratitude. Your beauty, your entertainment, the thousands of calories I've burned off out there. It may be too early to tell in this life, but for now my wish is to…
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Linda T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow, even though I grew up in the Bay Area, I've never been walking here until recently! I know that as kids, when our family had guests from out of town, my parents would pile us all into the car &…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by sean m.

4.0 of 5 stars. Growing up, I remember seeing planes land at the field when I went with my friends family to the commissary, now the Sports Basement. On average, I run past it on the way to Ft. Point on my long runs.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Aiko L.

4.0 of 5 stars. love this place especially b/c everything they serve is organic. even the ginger ale my friend got was "santa cruz organic." nice! we ordered a tuna melt and a hot dog. the hot dog was a little…
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie G.

5.0 of 5 stars. O, how we love Crissy Field.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Yuan H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went hiking with a friend this past weekend. Wait. Let me back up a bit. Before the hike, we thought we would have some dim sum for lunch. Yum.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007