George Lucas Campus

One of our fave sites, Weekend Sherpa, had a great suggestion: it doesn't matter that you don't work there, you can still stroll the campus of George Lucas' Letterman Digital Arts Center smack in the middle of San Francisco's Presidio National Park. Here's what they have to say about it:

It's not part of a college, but it is the only Bay Area campus that's actually in a national park. George Lucas's Letterman Digital Arts Center in San Francisco's Presidio is a great place for a winter afternoon walk—and you don't have to be an employee to enjoy it. The 23 acres of open space have all the goods: loping grass hills with postcard views of the Palace of Fine Arts and the Golden Gate Bridge, a gazebo, meandering paths scattered with benches, and a stone-lined creek that runs into a pond, complete with a water fountain. Check out Yoda in front of Building B. Happy he will be to see you.

TIP: Grab a drink and some specialty "duck buns" at the onsite restaurant and wine bar Pres a Vi. The reasonably priced menu has lots of options—relaxing park views included. Go on a Thursday evening and you'll be treated to live jazz.

The Letterman Digital Arts Center is located on the northeast side of the Presidio.  For a map click here.