Lands End
Quick Facts
- Location
- USA, San Francisco
- Category
- Viewpoint
- Duration
- Allow 2 to 4 hours
- Opening Hours
- Trails open sunrise to sunset daily; visitor center 9:00-17:00
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Free · Free admission; some guided programs charge a fee
- Address
- Lands End, San Francisco, CA, USA
- Coordinates
- 37.7867, -122.4948
Introduction
Lands End is one of San Francisco's most poetic coastal trails, winding for several kilometers along rugged cliffs above the churning waters of the Golden Gate strait. The trail begins near the ruins of Sutro Baths and passes scattered remnants of World War II coastal batteries, century-old shipwreck hulls and a hidden shoreline labyrinth. On clear days the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands and distant Farallon Islands all come into view; when fog rolls in, the scene turns hauntingly romantic in the way only San Francisco can offer. Tide pools along the rocks reveal starfish, sea anemones and hermit crabs, and lucky visitors may spot whales spouting offshore. It is a paradise for hikers and a shrine for photographers chasing sunsets and fog.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Ticket Information
| Adult | Free |
|---|
Free admission; some guided programs charge a fee
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Lands End?
Trails open sunrise to sunset daily; visitor center 9:00-17:00
How much is the admission for Lands End?
Adult: Free; Free admission; some guided programs charge a fee
Any practical tips for visiting Lands End?
Arrive an hour before sunset for fog and golden light together Check tide tables before approaching tide pools
How long should I spend at Lands End?
A typical visit takes Allow 2 to 4 hours.
