Fort Funston Beach is San Francisco's southernmost Pacific Coast beach, located within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The beach is one of the best spots in the United States for enjoying hang-gliding, with windy conditions that help gliders soar high in the air above the city's skyline. Beautiful 200-foot sand bluffs flank the beach's coastline, making for beautiful scenery for beach strolling, beachcombing, and relaxation. Other popular beachfront activities include horseback riding, fossil collecting, and shelling. Pets are permitted off-leash within most of the beach's sections and surrounding areas, making it a great spot to enjoy the scenery with four-legged friends. Nature trails at the beach connect it to nearby historic sites such as the World War II-era Battery Davis, as well as adjoining beaches such as Mussel Rock Beach.
Skyline Blvd and John Muir Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132, Phone: 415-561-4700
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