San Francisco Land's End Beach

Point Lobos or from the Palace of the Legion of Honor in Lincoln Park. Lands End Beach used to be a small nudist beach frequented only by locals. However, recent improvements made by the park service to the trails and stairways has eased access to the beach, greatly boosting the non-nudist beach-going population. The last few times I was at Lands End Beach, there was nary a nudist in sight. However, the beach is really short on sand (especially at high tide), instead it is encrusted with pebbles and chunks of driftwood.

When I go to Lands End Beach, I do so for the great hike along the rugged bluffs the curve around to Lands End. San Francisco Lands End Beach offers great views of the rugged coastline the picturesque Marin Headlands (across the Golden Gate) and the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge in the distance. On one of the bluffs above Lands End Beach, a meditation maze provides an interesting amusement.

To reach Lands End, take the Muni bus #38 to Point Lobos, then walk downhill to the parking lot on the right. Walk through the parking lot to access the trailhead that leads to the beach.