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Lands End Coastal Trail
Follow the edge of the continent through cypress trees, coastal bends and bridge glimpses.
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Take the scenic way.
Coastal paths, hilltop views and a little fresh air between city stops.
Choose nearby stops and check current hours, admission rules and transport. Free admission can exclude special exhibitions, food, rides or parking.
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Crissy Field
Take the easy waterfront route toward the Golden Gate, with beaches and marsh birds along the way.
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Baker Beach
Find a wide beach and a dramatic Golden Gate angle on the city’s Pacific edge.
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Twin Peaks
Put the city in perspective from a pair of windswept hills above the street grid.
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Ocean Beach
Find a horizon-wide pause on the Pacific, with room for a long shore-side walk.
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Bernal Heights Park
Follow the hilltop path for a city view that feels more neighborhood than postcard.
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250 Years on the Presidio: Guided Walk
Take a guided park walk that connects the Presidio’s layered past with the landscape around you.
Updated October 30, 2026. Check dates and prices before making plans.