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- Lands End and Lands End Lookout: Where to Find Them
- Lands End Trail
- Directions
- Things to Do in Lands End
Lands End is a city park nestled between the Sutro Historic District and Lincoln Park that borders part of the Fort Miley Military Reservation, south of the Golden Gate Bridge. This park is cherished by the city’s residents, who come here to take walks, run or simply admire the views as far as the eye can see. The most convenient access point is th...
The trail, which is well-marked by signs, transports you into an oasis of cypresses, eucalyptus, and cliffs overlooking the ocean, and is a must if you visit San Francisco. The length of the main loop trail, the Lands End Trail, is 3.4 miles (round trip), with an elevation gain of 538 ft. On average, it takes 1 1/2 hours to complete. This trail sta...
The park is open daily and I recommend that you hike the trails between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. During this time frame, there are always people around, and you will avoid possible unpleasant encounters.
Cliff House and Dark Room
One of the first points of interest to admire is undoubtedly Ocean Beach, located within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area on the west side of San Francisco Bay. It is pleasant in autumn (mid to late September), while in winter it is often subject to strong winds or cloaked in fog which the city is famous for. Although beloved by surfers who ride the waves created by the wind and take advantage of the strong currents, it is absolutely forbidden to swim here. Ocean Beach is home to the...
Sutro Baths
Continuing northwest, the next stop is Sutro Heights Park, also found in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. It was here that the Sutro Baths, a lavish and unique complex, once stood in the 19th century. Built in 1894, the baths were comprised of six seawater pools (and was, at the time, the largest indoor facility in the world) and one freshwater pool, a museum displaying stuffed animals, historical artifacts, works of art, an amphitheater for 2,700 people, club rooms for 1,100 occupan...
Point Lobos
Further along the pleasant walk on the ocean, one will arrive at Point Lobos (not to be confused with Point Lobos State Natural Reserve), the name given by the Spanish-born inhabitants of the westernmost promontory of the Lands End Lookout. Here you can catch a glimpse of sea lionsbasking in the sun on the rocks below, rushing waves crashing on the cliffs, and, on the left, admire the ruins of Sutro Baths from another angle. Finally, if one is lucky (and patient), from Point Lobos one can als...
- Annalisa Costantino
While most people beeline to the Golden Gate Bridge for their Instagram shots of San Francisco, some of the most amazing views of the City by the Bay and its dramatic surroundings can be captured from San Francisco’s north-western tip—a wild and windswept, ocean-wrapped spit known as Lands End. Rich in history and historic sites (even ruins), it’s also a great spot for stretching your ...
Lands End is a park in San Francisco within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. It is a rocky and windswept shoreline at the mouth of the Golden Gate, situated between the Sutro District and Lincoln Park and abutting Fort Miley Military Reservation. A memorial to USS San Francisco stands in the park. Numerous hiking trails follow the ...
Oct 29, 2023 · The northwest corner of San Francisco is a rugged stretch of Cypress forest, bordered by cliffs plunging 200 feet to the sea below. Lands End guards the narrow ocean channel leading to the Golden Gate Bridge and the entrance to San Francisco Bay. The approach to the bay is treacherous and many ships have been dashed on the rocks off Lands End ...
Contact for more information: Lands End Lookout (415) 426-5240. When hiking in Golden Gate National Recreation Area, stay on trails and keep your distance from cliffs. Walk north along the edge of the city-and the continent-on the Coastal Trail. Scan San Francisco from the Legion of Honor overlook and return via the El Camino Del Mar Trail.
