Yes.

There are many great places to sit and read. There is the lake area. There is the garden area. There is green grass area. You could read by the windmill area. There are many many areas to just sit, relax, and read a good book.

HHmm. I would park a few blocks away from the park then walk. There is a bus that also goes through the park at certain time periods.

Oh yes

All over, and free, enjoy!

UCSF Medical Center is a few blocks south of Golden Gate Park. Easy walking distance. Enjoy your visit!

Although we didn't stay in hotels, we heard jazz at the Carlton Hotel, 1075 Sutter Street, which seemed to have an International clientele and offered free wine while a jazz trio played on a Sunday afternoon. After that, we drove to Golden Gate, but there are ways to reach the park using public transport. If you walk up Sutter Street to Russian Hill, you'll find the Alice Marble Tennis Courts with amazing views of the Bay, the Golden Gate, and the Bay Bridges. Walk another block and you'll reach Lombard Street.

Golden gate Bridge is not visible from Golden Gate Park

It's about 4 miles, so it's up to you to know the physical capabilities of your party. But if you put on some good walking shoes, bring some water, and have time to slowly walk through the park, taking in the sights along the way, it might make for a pleasant afternoon.

There are several Restaurants next to the corner Lincoln Way and 9th Avenue. One is the mexicain restaurant Nopalito. There are also a few snack stands. If the weather is bautiful a picnic in the park is also great. Next to the Academy of Sciences is a open air music concours. Sometimes they have musical Performances, but not every day. .