Scenic Coastal Walk at Lands End, San Francisco

Lands End is the wildest edge of San Francisco — a cliffside trail through cypress and rock above the surf, with the Golden Gate Bridge appearing through the trees.

San Francisco Bay Area · Walk · about 1 hr · 3.5 miles · Pleasantness: Very High

Why this route is pleasant

• Cliffside coastal trail far from any traffic
• Cypress and Monterey pine groves the whole way
• Constant ocean sound and sea air
• Views of the Golden Gate Bridge across the channel
• The ruins of the Sutro Baths at the trailhead

What you'll see

• The Sutro Baths ruins and sea caves
• The Lands End Labyrinth out on the point
• Mile Rock Beach down the cliff stairs
• The Golden Gate Bridge framed through the cypress

Best time to go

A clear morning before the afternoon wind picks up; weekdays are quietest.

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