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Sutro Baths

Historic and Protected Site, Scenic Lookout, and Hiking Trail
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  • Kirsten A.heart icon on user image
    Kirsten AlanaFebruary 23, 2016
    Hike down early to grab your spot for sunset. It's well worth the walk down from the main road. Just stunning!
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    The Ritz-CarltonSeptember 2, 2015
    The other-worldly Sutro Bath ruins on the north end of Ocean Beach, was formerly a family swimming and amusement center in the late nineteenth century built by millionaire Adolph Sutro.
  • Caroline D.heart icon on user image
    Caroline DengJune 20, 2015
    There's a secret cave at the bottom of the staircase that's really cool. The best time to come is around sunset, but there are a lot of tourists. Parking is difficult.
  • Mary D.heart icon on user image
    Mary DawsonJuly 25, 2017
    Great walk along the water. Highly recommend checking everything out at the top of the hill for amazing views!
  • Darlene K.heart icon on user image
    Darlene KingApril 9, 2017
    Walking and hiking thru the reins of the old foundation of the sutra bath next to the water. The views are breathtaking! If you have kids they will love it! There is a visitor building with bathrooms.
  • Samuel B.
    Samuel BowlesAugust 30, 2014
    Beautiful and totally worth the trip. Stop by the gift shop and page through some books on what it used to look like. Prepare to be amazed.
  • Pavan K.heart icon on user image
    Pavan KulkarniDecember 27, 2016
    Amazing sunset views with ruins at the shore kinda setup. Lot of parking spaces available.
  • Dana J.
    Dana JensenDecember 16, 2014
    Beautiful sunsets, not hideously overcrowded, and you can take a hike after you visit if you want. There's a lot of balancing on walls, so leave small kids at home for everyone's sake.
  • Shikamaru N.heart icon on user image
    Shikamaru NaraJuly 27, 2015
    Awesome place to check out and explore. Smells like seafood because of the ocean there of course. Kind of gross if you're not used to it
  • Jenna S.
    Jenna SJune 14, 2016
    Climb around the ruins, find the cave, if its low tide you can climb one of the big rocks in the surf
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    XNovember 24, 2013
    Definitely make sure the weather is not windy! Check out the sutro bath area, along with the caves and the hiking trail!
  • Jennifer B.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer BurlingtonJanuary 22, 2013
    Make sure to walk everywhere and on everything. Including in the tunnels to see the epic surges through the caverns. Also, go to the diner up top for a nice view and a mediocre breakfast.....
  • Lia S.heart icon on user image
    Lia ShieldsDecember 2, 2013
    Fantastic views - interesting site. The DVD from the gift shop is very interesting. Sunday Brunch at the Cliff House is excellent and very swank!!
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    _January 25, 2016
    This was once a public salt water swimming pool that went out of business because of how expensive it was to operate and maintain. Now people walk the edges of the concrete walls to enjoy the view.
  • David
    DavidMay 16, 2015
    Scenic views here and check out the cave. If you in sf, this is a maybe check out baker beach instead.
  • adriana c.heart icon on user image
    adriana castroNovember 21, 2016
    Please go walk and be amazed by how awesome this place is, get into the cave and enjoy the breeze
  • Ben M.
    Ben MackeySeptember 25, 2018
    Nice place to watch the sunset. It gets cold and windy so bring a jacket.
  • AskMen
    AskMenNovember 1, 2011
    Today’s adventurers will find lots of hiking around the ruins, a few good restaurants nearby, & some of the best views of the Golden Gate Bridge you’ll ever behold. Read more
  • Jennifer D.
    Jennifer DanielJanuary 13, 2013
    My favorite place to bring out of town friends when visiting San Francisco. Bring a camera and wear sneakers to properly document and explore.
  • Gabe S.heart icon on user image
    Gabe SumnerNovember 29, 2015
    Scenic views and trails. A bit crowded. Keep hiking from here all the way to the Golden Gate Bridge.
  • Brendan E.heart icon on user image
    Brendan ElliottOctober 5, 2018
    amazing piece of history. Read the backstory whilst visiting, gives great context to the place.
  • Stephanie R.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie RobinsonJune 1, 2015
    Cool place to hike and watch the sunset. If the tide is out check out the cave. Very romantic spot.
  • Joanne
    JoanneDecember 20, 2015
    Best place to watch the sunset. Definitely walk into the cave and watch the waves crash.
  • Max B.heart icon on user image
    Max Blue 🚴🍔November 17, 2014
    Hike around the cliffs and go into the cave. Be sure to stay the for sunset. Beautiful to see how the sun sinks into the pacific.
  • Sasha V.heart icon on user image
    Sasha ValleApril 22, 2013
    Gets very cold in the evening, but it's without question one of the best spots I've ever been to for a sunset.
  • SF Weekly
    SF WeeklyMay 24, 2011
    SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST RUINS IN THE MIDST OF A CITYIt's a gorgeous, poignant place to visit (and, mark our words, a spectacular spot to bring out-of-towners). Read more
  • Greta A.
    Greta AndersonJanuary 6, 2012
    Talk to Tom Bratton the guide. He used to work at the Sutro Baths as a kid! So nice and very informative. He's got pictures too!
  • Anna C.
    Anna ColibriFebruary 10, 2014
    A very special spot in San Francisco. I wish the baths could be rebuilt.
  • Sean M.heart icon on user image
    Sean MillerMay 22, 2017
    Climb around the ruins and check out the secret cave. Just don't fall in!
  • Hamdi B.heart icon on user image
    Hamdi Ben LaghaMarch 24, 2015
    Take a minute to enjoy this peaceful place and take pictures with the water reflect of sutro baths !
  • Amy W.
    Amy WhitneyNovember 9, 2016
    Go just before sunset, it's amazing. Don't miss out.
  • WhiskeyAvengerheart icon on user image
    WhiskeyAvengerJune 26, 2018
    A lovely spot to watch the birds bathe as the sun goes down.
  • Josh Y.heart icon on user image
    Josh YAugust 10, 2022
    The ruin and the pool themselves are a bit dirty and smelly. But the nearby trails and views are awesome.
  • Valerie T.
    Valerie TuffyApril 21, 2010
    This is my favorite place to take out-of-town guests. The bath house ruins are amazing as is the view of the Pacific and the Golden Gate Bridge. #^_^# Read more
  • Jessica
    JessicaAugust 15, 2011
    This place catches the best lightning storms off the water.If you don't know the history,you should wiki that shit.One of the coolest spots in the city.
  • Lisa H.heart icon on user image
    Lisa Harper CarterApril 1, 2016
    I enjoy walking all the way down and hiding out in the little cave to watch the waves.
  • Jinnie L.
    Jinnie LOctober 23, 2014
    have a fun exploring the ruins. really unique place with the views n cave ;)
  • Rosa M.heart icon on user image
    Rosa MirandaDecember 1, 2019
    An amazing view 💙
  • Kelsey✨heart icon on user image
    Kelsey✨August 18, 2018
    Check out the cave!
  • Divya M.heart icon on user image
    Divya MulanjurJanuary 2, 2016
    Stunning! Gorgeous views and a small hike nearby.
  • Anthony N.
    Anthony NudoApril 29, 2012
    I don't recommend wearing nice/expensive shoes. The inside of the cave can get quite muddy from the waves splashing in from outside.
  • Sofia U.
    Sofia UzMarch 9, 2015
    Views that can't be beat! Best photos you've ever made
  • Gia L.
    Gia Lugo OvertonSeptember 16, 2010
    Beautiful! Just be aware there are 120+ steps down that you have to climb back up. Or you can take the ramp but that doubles the distance.
  • Alex S.
    Alex ShepardJanuary 6, 2013
    There is a river otter that lives in the baths! Look for a trail of bubbles to find out where he will pop up next.
  • Sukiheart icon on user image
    SukiSeptember 17, 2020
    Looks like ancient ruins, only demolished (mostly by a fire) in 1966. Walk along the walls, but be careful!
  • Lisa K.heart icon on user image
    Lisa KotowskiOctober 16, 2015
    Don't forget to go into the tunnel! It's on the north west side of the baths.
  • Andres N.heart icon on user image
    Andres NovoaMay 5, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Make sure you check out the tunnel down and to the right! The waves crashing in there sound like thunder!
  • Runqiu C.heart icon on user image
    Runqiu CaiFebruary 5, 2015
    Listen to the 99% invisible podcast episode "young ruin" before coming. Come at sunset
  • Chris K.heart icon on user image
    Chris KedNovember 25, 2013
    Nice walk and view. Climb all the way up and watch the surf.
  • Nicole Y.
    Nicole YaleJune 16, 2013
    World's largest indoor swimming pool ruins, great view of the Pacific
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