1. Looking for a spot that I can shoot a group of 15 people with a very nice sky line or the bay in the back ground.

2. I am also looking for a spot for a couple who would like to a more nature private area in his tux and her wedding dress. They have no issue on hiking to the spot... but would love a nature setting...

Any ideas besides baker and CHINA beach?

Marin Headlands north across the Golden Gate bridge would be a good place to start. Or the other side at Fort Baker.

Treasure Island would provide great skyline shots. There are pockets of nature around if you scout it out first. Parking is free and easy to find. Lots of wedding photographers go to Treasure Island.

There is also a small yacht area on the east side. Some run down peeling paint buildings in the middle of the island for the grunge look and other areas of old and new.

Try google map's live view to preview areas near the Presidio too.

These places come to mind:

• Bernal Heights has a nice shot of the SF Skyline.

• Tank Hill near Cole Valley has some nice views.

• Twin Peaks.

• Kirby Cove

• Crissy Field

• Battery Spencer, Slacker Hill in the Marin Headlands.

• Mount Tam

Alvin