Welcome to the Western Shoreline
Top Experiences
- Lands End: Head down the gorgeous Coastal Trail near the (currently closed) Cliff House; you'll quickly find yourself in a forest with unparalleled views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
- Sunset at the Beach Chalet: Top off a day of exploring with a cocktail overlooking Ocean Beach.
- Legion of Honor Museum: Tear yourself away from the spectacular setting and eye-popping view, and travel back to 18th-century Europe through the paintings, drawings, and porcelain on display here.
- Ocean Beach: Wrap up warmly and stroll along the strand on a brisk, cloudy day; you'll feel like a gritty local. Then thaw out over a bowl of steaming pho in the Richmond.
- Old-time San Francisco: Wandering among the ruins of the Sutro Baths, close your eyes and imagine vintage San Francisco.
Planning Your Time
The premier sights of the Western Shoreline are outdoors—gorgeous hiking trails and sandy stretches of coastline. The area is prone to low-lying fog and often biting chill, so bundle up before you start off on the Coastal Trail, which passes by the Legion of Honor museum. Continue west to catch the sunset from the Beach Chalet. If you don't want to do the entire 3-mile hike, you can spend an hour touring the museum, catch the stunning views just below it, and head to the beach.
Getting Here
To reach the Western Shoreline from downtown by Muni light-rail, take the N–Judah to Ocean Beach or the L–Taraval to the zoo. From downtown by bus, take the 38–Geary, which runs all the way to 48th and Point Lobos Avenues, just east of the Cliff House. Along the Western Shoreline, the 18–46th Avenue runs between the Legion of Honor and the zoo (and beyond).
