Sheridan Ave, Presidio

In my opinion nothing say Golden Gate Park more than the Japanese Tea Garden. It is a bustling microcosm of San Fransisco itself. These meticulously designed gardens, orginally built for the 1904 Mid-Winter Fair, are very popular and draw crowds. After you've strolled through the garden sit down in the little cafe there and have a pot of tea, juice, and some delicious sesame almond cookies. Even if you don't leave feeling serene, you're at least likely to feel soothed by the experience.