Lands End (San Francisco) facts for kids
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Part of Lands End, with Cliff House (far left), Seal Rocks (mid left) and Sutro Baths ruins (right)
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| Location | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Operated by | Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy |
Lands End is a beautiful park located in San Francisco, California. It's part of the larger Golden Gate National Recreation Area. This area features a rocky, windy coastline right at the entrance to the famous Golden Gate.
You can find Lands End between the Sutro District and Lincoln Park. A special memorial honoring the USS San Francisco ship is also here. Many hiking trails wind along the cliffs, following old railway paths. These trails also lead down to the shore.
The most popular path is the Coastal Trail. It's part of the California Coastal Trail and follows the route of an old railway. This trail is easy to use for wheelchairs up to the Mile Rock Overlook. Bikes can also use it until the Eagles Point steps. A side trail takes you to Mile Rock Point and Mile Rock Beach. From these spots, you get amazing views of the Golden Gate.
Lands End is also home to the old ruins of the Sutro Baths. You can even spot old shipwrecks from the Coastal Trail and Mile Rock when the tide is low. A visitor center called Lands End Lookout opened on April 28, 2012, where you can learn more.
History of Lands End
Before 1776, the Yelamu Ohlone tribe lived at Lands End. They were the first people to call this place home. When Spanish settlers arrived, things began to change.
After the California Gold Rush, people wanted to build fancy resorts. The first Cliff House was built as a stylish place for wealthy visitors. A private company built a new road, Point Lobos Avenue, to reach it. By the 1860s, a horse-drawn stagecoach would bring people from downtown San Francisco to Lands End every Sunday.
Adolph Sutro's Vision
In the 1880s, a rich man named Adolph Sutro had a big idea. He built a steam train that went from downtown San Francisco all the way to Lands End. The best part? The ride only cost 5 cents, making it affordable for everyone!
In 1891, an old miner named Charles Jackson thought he found coal under the cliffs at Baker Beach, on Sutro's land. Sutro had a tunnel dug 200 feet under the railroad tracks to check. They did find coal, but it was never mined. Today, it's hard to reach because of landslides.
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View from Lands End Lookout
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Lands End is south of the entrance to the Golden Gate
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View from an outcropping at Land's End
The Hidden Labyrinth
Along the Coastal Trail, at a spot called Eagle's Point, there's a special "hidden labyrinth." A local artist named Eduardo Aguilera created it in 2004. It overlooks the famous Golden Gate Bridge.
This labyrinth has been damaged many times. In August 2015, it was completely destroyed. But just a month later, the artist rebuilt it with the help of 50 volunteers! It's a cool spot to visit and enjoy the view.
See also
In Spanish: Lands End para niños
