Park

Fort Funston

Sunset and Ocean Beach, San Francisco

Long beach and ocean waves seen from the bluffs of Fort Funston, San Francisco
Photo: Sharon Mollerus / Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

Bluffs about 200 feet high on the western edge of San Francisco, a known hang-gliding spot. Trails suit hiking, horseback riding and dog walking.

Time needed 1 to 2 hours
Best time Afternoon, with wind

Insider tip

Park in the lot off Skyline Boulevard. The trails to the beach are not accessible.

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Nearby

Lake Merced Park · 13 min walk Freshwater lake in the southwest corner of the city, part of a 614-acre park. San Francisco Zoo & Gardens Park · 23 min walk Zoo with more than 1,500 animals across nearly 100 acres of oceanfront gardens at Sloat Boulevard and the Great Highway. Sunset Dunes Park · 24 min walk A 2-mile, 50-acre oceanfront park from Sloat Boulevard to Lincoln Way, opened April 12, 2025. Pine Lake Park Park · 2.4 km away Valley with a natural lake next to Stern Grove, fed by the same aquifer as Lake Merced. Stern Grove Park · 2.9 km away Wooded grove at 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard that hosts the Stern Grove Festival, which calls itself the nation's longest-running free music... Ocean Beach Beach · 4.2 km away A 3.5-mile stretch of beach on the western edge of San Francisco beside Golden Gate Park.

Around Sunset and Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach, Fort Funston, Sunset Dunes, the zoo, Stern Grove and the tiled steps

Sunset and Ocean Beach has 13 places on the map. It runs from the Golden Gate Heights hills down to Ocean Beach, Sunset Dunes, the zoo and Fort Funston, with Lake Merced at the southwest corner.

Sunset and Ocean Beach has 13 places on the Roam San Francisco map: 7 parks and gardens, 2 viewpoints, 1 beach, 1 landmark, 1 restaurant and 1 cafe. Read the Sunset and Ocean Beach guide.

Good to know

How long do you need at Fort Funston?
Plan for 1 to 2 hours.
When is the best time to visit Fort Funston?
Afternoon, with wind.

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