Lands End

Situated at the western edge of San Francisco within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Lands End offers rugged coastal hiking along steep ocean cliffs. Visitors can explore winding trails through cypress groves, marvel at the ruins of the historic Sutro Baths, and enjoy panoramic vistas of the Golden Gate Bridge. This dramatic parkland seamlessly blends natural coastal beauty with fascinating local history.

Expert notes

• The Lookout at the visitor center offers views of the Pacific Ocean, the Golden Gate, and the Marin Headlands; visitors can stop here first. Walk north along the edge of the city-and the continent-on the Coastal Trail. Scan San Francisco from the Legion of Honor (a great museum) overlooks and return via the El Camino Del Mar Trail. Check out the memorial to the USS San Francisco-a WWII cruiser that sustained 45 hits and 25 fires during the Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942-and the newly improved adjacent overlook. The West Fort Miley batteries offer a grassy picnic area among three turn-of-the-century gun emplacements. Be sure to wear sturdy and comfortable shoes and dress in layers.

Features

• Beach
• Bike Rentals
• Biking
• Birding
• Breathtaking Views
• Convention Center
• Dog Friendly
• Free Entry
• Hiking
• Local Favorite
• Lush
• Photography
• Romantic
• Sightseeing
• Souvenirs
• Temple
• Walking Around