Last updated: January 27, 2021
Thing to Do
Explore Sutro Baths and Sutro Heights Park
Explore the ruins of the Sutro Baths and Sutro Heights Park.
Learn about Adolph Sutro and his influence on San Francisco and Land's End while taking in the breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean.
Learn about Adolph Sutro and his influence on San Francisco and Land's End while taking in the breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean.
Details
Duration
1-3 Hours
This activity can span from less than an hour to as long as you want, depending on how far you decide to explore!
Activity
Hiking
Hike around Sutro Baths and explore Sutro Heights park located in Lands End.
Explore the natural resources of the area. Between June and September, the golden-yellow, button-shaped flowers of the dune tansy (Tanacetum camphoratum) brighten the cliffs around Sutro Baths. Even prettier than its blossoms are this native plant's delicate, feathery leaves, which are thick with soft silvery hairs. People once made an herbal remedy of tansy tea to cure colds, expel worms, treat hysteria, strengthen the kidneys, and ease other ailments.
Learn about Lands End and the Sutro Historic District and how it historically provided outdoor recreational fun for San Francisco. In 1881, Adolph Sutro purchased the undeveloped land and over time, he established a private rail road company, the Sutro Gardens, Sutro Baths and extensively expanded the 1869 Cliff House.
Explore the natural resources of the area. Between June and September, the golden-yellow, button-shaped flowers of the dune tansy (Tanacetum camphoratum) brighten the cliffs around Sutro Baths. Even prettier than its blossoms are this native plant's delicate, feathery leaves, which are thick with soft silvery hairs. People once made an herbal remedy of tansy tea to cure colds, expel worms, treat hysteria, strengthen the kidneys, and ease other ailments.
Learn about Lands End and the Sutro Historic District and how it historically provided outdoor recreational fun for San Francisco. In 1881, Adolph Sutro purchased the undeveloped land and over time, he established a private rail road company, the Sutro Gardens, Sutro Baths and extensively expanded the 1869 Cliff House.
Pets Allowed
Yes
Activity Fee
No
Sutro Baths and Sutro Heights Park is free and open to the public.
Location
Sutro Bath Ruins
Explore the ruins of the infamous Sutro Baths here at the edge of the city.
Located at the westernmost point of Lands End, the Sutro Historic District encompasses Sutro Heights, the Sutro Bath ruins and the historic Cliff House. Meander up to the Sutro Baths site and imagine a three-acre glass bathhouse rising up from the ruins.
Cross Point Lobos Avenue and stroll the ghostly green vale of Sutro Heights Park.
Make sure to bring your binoculars or camera for views of the local marine mammals and for birdwatching!
Located at the westernmost point of Lands End, the Sutro Historic District encompasses Sutro Heights, the Sutro Bath ruins and the historic Cliff House. Meander up to the Sutro Baths site and imagine a three-acre glass bathhouse rising up from the ruins.
Cross Point Lobos Avenue and stroll the ghostly green vale of Sutro Heights Park.
Make sure to bring your binoculars or camera for views of the local marine mammals and for birdwatching!
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day, Dawn, Dusk
Sutro Baths and Sutro Heights are enjoyable at any time of day. It's a perfect place to catch an amazing sunset over the Pacific Ocean.
Both Sutro Baths and Sutro Heights Park close 1 hour after sunset.
Both Sutro Baths and Sutro Heights Park close 1 hour after sunset.
Accessibility Information
This is a generally accessible activity.
Accessible parking is available nearby at the Lands End Lookout Visitor Center and along Point Lobos Ave.
There are gravel pathways in Sutro Baths and in Sutro Heights Park that are generally accessible.
Accessible parking is available nearby at the Lands End Lookout Visitor Center and along Point Lobos Ave.
There are gravel pathways in Sutro Baths and in Sutro Heights Park that are generally accessible.