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    Lands End Labyrinth

    4.7 (41 reviews)
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    Veronica K.

    Since it's no longer there, there were no signs about the Labyrinth but I was still determined to reach it. After conquering my minor fear of falling, I finally reached it. Sad the art is no longer there but it was still peaceful.

    Rock garden at Lands End 07.18.21
    Korina Y.

    The labyrinth is not there anymore So sad .. But there is a rock garden on the beach. Nice hike on coastal trail . 07.18.21

    The beginning of the trail.
    Lin S.

    I specifically hiked Lands End to see the labyrinth. I've probably seen it twice before, but that was many years ago. My friend later told me that labyrinths represent the journey of the soul from beginning to end and man, I love the meaning behind that. I parked in the Sutro Baths parking lot (good luck!) and got on the trail. About 35 minutes in (depending on how fast you walk), you will see a sign that says Coastal Trail - Mile Rock Beach where you will see stairs descending down. Take those stairs (it's about a 10 minute walk down) and you will see a beach. Make a right and there is a trail leading you all the way to the labyrinth made of rocks. On a sunny day, you can see the Golden Gate Bridge in the background. It was foggy and cloudy (typical Inner Sunset weather) the day I went, but it was still nice to be out there pondering life looking out into the ocean. You can also climb nearby rocks to get an aerial view of the labyrinth and of course, the ocean, beach, and the Golden Gate Bridge. You can also get here by parking at the Lands End Lookout area (GPS it). It will take about the same amount of time as if you had started the hike from the Sutro Baths parking lot. The hike is pretty flat except for some steps you have to hike up. There are lots of routes you can take, too, so of course this can change. Beautiful and scenic views all around! I highly recommend hiking here!

    Arnel D.

    If you are adventurous and love the outdoors, you have to do the Lands End Labyrinth. The hike isn't difficult but it is tricky. If you've never done it before and don't know where its at or how to get there, map it out first because signal does drop. The views of the Golden Gate are amazing. The labyrith itself is cool and makes for great pictures. Be it selfies or group. Make sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Also, maybe a hat if you olan on doing it during the day - plus water. Remember to be courteous to others and be patient. Most of the hike down is not wide enough for people to make the trek side by side. Also, people will stop and take pictures - primarily in the same spots. Offer to help take pics and they'll most likely do the same.

    Raychel R.

    Very fun spot to check out. I went back in November and the rocks were arranged in a maze you could walk through. There's also a small cliff above you can climb up to and take pictures overhead. Just be quick with your pictures and be mindful of the other people around you. Unfortunately, this formation has been vandalized recently, so hopefully the artist will rebuild again.

    Samantha T.

    Beautiful hike. Theres so many different paths and parts of this hike that youre always pleasantly surprised when you reach a new part. Sutro Bath was really cool to see if you walk down some stairs. The labyrinth was awesome and cool to take pictures with. Overall a great hike and you can decide how long or short you want the trail to be. Theres a great parking lot so dont have to stress over street parking. We also bumped into a golfcourse so thats an option for an activity as well!

    Labyrinth
    Amy C.

    The labyrinth is a beautiful scenic outlook that overlooks the Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge, and is composed of a collection of rocks in the shape of a circular maze. While the rock collection is less impressive than the name "labyrinth" would suggest, it still makes for beautiful photo ops and some fun trying to walk to the center of the maze. The detour to the labyrinth can be tough, since there are many steep stairs to get down there, and then the hike back up the stairs may give you some thigh soreness the next morning. However, it was good exercise! The trip down and back to see the labyrinth took us about 20 minutes total.

    Nathalie M.

    A beautiful scenic spot! If you come early in the morning you can avoid tourists and just take in the view. It is not a rigorous hike to get to the Labyrinth. Please take care of it! It has been vandalized plenty of times! Enjoy and share the space.

    Visualizing My goals.
    Ron M.

    I live about 10 minutes away from here. They say the best things in life are free. Or you come here sometimes to visualize my goals, read books, expand my mind, get fresh air, play my music really loud, park right in front so I can watch the sunset. Sometimes, I even stand out of My sunroof that's panoramic and feel like a king in love every second of the Pacific coast.

    Anita L.

    The hike wasn't really hard at all, there was many steps and of course always be careful! I believe we can all do it, I wore knee high boots because I really wanted to go and it was my last day. The view was breathe taking because you see the Golden Gate Bridge. Nature was all around, when you get here you next to miles beach. I wouldn't run into the water for the beach, but a scroll will be nice.

    Trail view to the Labyrinth
    Melody K.

    Great hike for stunning views and peace at the Labyrinth. Note: you should take the time to go to the Sutra Bath Ruins then walk the trail to the Labyrinth. We were staying at the Grand Hyatt Union Square. We did not have a car. The public bus transportation was right at our hotel, an easy ride cross town. Bring water, a light jacket (gets windy) and comfortable walking shoes. A site not to miss!

    Mile Rock Beach 01/30/2021 around 2pm.
    Rattikarn W.

    It was beautiful and highly recommended to spend time with friends or family. I saw a ton of behaved dogs walked along the trail. Amazing views up there on the cliff and also down the Mile Rock Beach so relaxing to hear sound of waves.

    The view leading up to Lands Ends Labyrinth.
    Amabel D.

    Another great spot to check out the view of the Golden Gate Bridge and the bay. And of course, the Lands End Labyrinth itself is pretty cool and gives you a sense of peaceful (even with a ton people walking around it tryna get the perfect IG picture). BEST WAY TO THE LABYRINTH My friend and I took Indigo M's review advice and took a short cut to get here. So you could technically park at the beginning of Lands End and take the trail from there according to other reviews, but people complain it's a long trek. Soooo what we did was: - Park at the Holocaust Memorial, which is right at the corner of 34th St. and El Camino del Mar. - Next, we walked down the street and there you'll see a sign that says Legion of Honor, follow this path down through the golf course, you'll hit a fork in the path, make a left passing the golfer's teeing off on the left of you. - Eventually you'll come across a gate, just walk around it and bam you're at Lands End trail. - Make a right, and then pretty much start following everyone (there's a high chance everyone is going to the same place lol). - The next task is making it down 75+ stairs and finally you'll see the opening to the beach. Make another right and you'll see the infamous stones that are laid out in a maze pattern. It'll probably take 20 mins (depending on how fast or slow you walk), but completely doable! Also, just be careful exploring the Labyrinth because it's at the edge of the cliff. There's also a cool rock to climb onto where you can get some pretty dope aerial shots of the Labyrinth. And don't forget to appreciate the view! So with that said, good luck!

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    Great way to relax and ponder a question. Go left down the trail at the trash bins and then up the cliff side. Windy! So be careful

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    Walk through the Labyrinth, concentrate, become one with the world. This is an art piece that is comprised of a maze of rocks.

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    I thought it would be bigger. Pictures can be deceiving. Nice and peaceful though, even though I came on a busy Sunday

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    Ask the Community - Lands End Labyrinth

    I have 2 questions. How much time should I allow to get to the labyrinth once I arrive at Lands End? How difficult is it to get there? I have a disability that affects my balance and have difficulty walking long distances (>2 miles)

    I recommend giving yourself an hour to get to the labyrinth and 1.5 to two hours to get back if you start from the Lands End Lookout. Getting to the labyrinth is easier since you're going down the flight of stairs. Parts of the trail is steep with… Read more

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    Form meets function. I'm a big fan of making beautiful things of necessity. Many cities are jumping…read moreon the bandwagon these days with public art and for good reason. Sometimes I listen to city council meetings in Hayward. Nothing is better to put a person to sleep. All that bureaucracy and paper pushing and formality talking in circles. City planners complain that they are powerless and the state makes all the plans and forces them onto the city - but the planners can do only one thing extra to any plan to justify their salary - and that is to add public art to any given project. The city of Hayward is building these monster towers that cast shadows directly on the Haward fault - requiring no extra earthquake safety construction measures than if it were built anywhere else in California - but the one thing they love to do is add a public mural to a project. These steps are like a useful public mural. I think the Hayward city planners are feverishly taking notes on how its done San Francisco. Oh so pretty. Look at all the little tiles and grout. Lets not worry that there is one pedestrian collision with a vehicle on average every month on B St alone. We've got our art. I inspected the stairs and they are lovely. Just lovely. Clean and well taken care of and seemed to be not slippery when wet or rainy. For me that's number one. Make sure they are safe. No polished concrete - need something with a little grip to it - and it passed my inspections.

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    Fort Miley

    4.8(20 reviews)
    0.4 miSea Cliff

    A playground, sanctuary, skate park, historical place, artists' canvas, fortress, meditation place,…read moreescape, hidden gem, nature trail, haunted place and whatever you want it to be. Fort Miley is located between Lands End and the VA Medical Center on Point Lobos covering 54 acres on prime real estate that the federal government purchased for $75,000 in 1891. That's equivalent to approximately $1.9 million dollars in today's rate. It sat empty for several years until the U.S. Army started the fortification beginning in 1899 and completed in 1902. Over the years, they added garrisons, barracks and other improvements as it was the first line of defense for the city. However, they also built on top of a huge cemetery, which they promised to move and relocate. Additional construction for the Palace of the Legion of Honor in 1993 determined that this was not the case as the digging led to discoveries of bodies and coffins underground. This means that only the headstones were removed while the bodies remained in place. I'm not the least bit surprised since how many times has the government lied to the general public. But how morbid is that? One could easily get lost here as there are many places to explore or if you're hiking Lands End and make this a part of your trail for additional challenge. I don't mean lost as in can't find your way back, but lost as in one can easily wander and get carried away. That's what happened to me the first time I was here as I spent hours exploring and studying the history of this place. Local teens also use the area as their skate park and I can't fault 'em since they're using the space to their advantage. There are numerous graffiti on the walls, and some of 'em are very impressive and artistic. One can learn to appreciate this form of artwork while others may disagree. But beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Don't be surprised if you encounter a homeless encampment here or even actual homeless people. If you go deeper in the woods, just keep that in mind. Also, if your bike is stolen, there's a chance it may turn up here. Just take extra precautions should you decide to check it out. According to historical records, this vantage point used to have a clear view of the Pacific Ocean and all around the bay. Now, most are covered with tall trees, but I am fine with that. The same trees provide a canopy and shelter from the hustle and bustle of the city that one can find relaxing. I can easily seat on the bench while meditating to get rid of stress and forget one's worries. There is a clear patch of land on the west side with a lone picnic table overlooking Ocean Beach. I've seen some people flying their drones here, but I just gaze at the amazing view since you can see as far as Pacifica from here. This could also be a great photo-op for weddings or any celebrations that may come to mind. Fort Miley is named after Lieutenant Colonel John D. Miley, who passed away in Manila, Philippines in 1899 at the young age of 37. That's like some six degrees of Kevin Bacon, right there.

    Fort Miley is an old defense fort protecting San Francisco. It was used during World War II and has…read moresince been abandoned. It's a big fort that you can hike to that's been boarded up. However, if you like graffiti art, it's a great place to visit. You can climb three different levels enjoying the concrete fort and beautiful graffiti art that is constantly being added to. I went here and felt safe.

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    Fort Miley - Looking down towards Ocean Beach

    Looking down towards Ocean Beach

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    4.5(990 reviews)
    0.4 miSea Cliff

    As a longtime Legion of Honor member, I wanted to highlight a special exhibit celebrating Women's…read moreDay, running from March 3-8. The floral arrangements throughout the galleries feel like interpretations of the artworks around them - some seem to be echoing the colors, shapes and even painting "moods". This is a definite must-see.

    I've lived in the Bay Area for almost 30 years, and I'm a little embarrassed to admit this was my…read morefirst visit to the Legion of Honor. I'd heard about it, but it never quite made it to the top of the list. Today my son suggested we go since admission is free on Saturdays for Bay Area residents, so we stopped by late in the afternoon -- and I was genuinely blown away. That's not an exaggeration. First, parking was easier than expected. The small lots right by the entrance were full, but there's another lot less than a quarter mile down the hill where we found a space without any trouble. Maybe we got lucky, but it was smooth. The setting alone is worth the visit. The museum sits among rolling green hills with views that feel very different from the usual tourist spots. The architecture is striking, and I was surprised to learn the building is now over a century old. The centerpiece collection features works by Auguste Rodin, and seeing so many of his sculptures up close -- in different sizes and forms -- was fascinating. It felt like a real privilege to experience them in person. There are rotating exhibits throughout the year; currently the spotlight is on Édouard Manet and Berthe Morisot. I'm not a major art expert, but I still enjoyed learning about their partnership and viewing these Impressionist works. The unexpected highlight was the Spreckels Organ performance. We happened to catch the Saturday 4pm concert -- pure luck. The organ pipes are built into the structure itself, and the hour-long performance was mesmerizing. It's one of those experiences you just have to hear for yourself. Highly recommended. I'll definitely be back.

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    Who needs a stairmaster when there are actual outdoor steps all over SF?…read more The Moraga Steps ascend on beautifully tiled stairs to a tiny mountaintop with trees and vistas of the Sunset district and beyond. The reward is the view from the top!

    Up and ready to do something early, while the rest of the family was sleeping, my wife and I…read moredecided to go check out the 16th Ave Tile Steps, also know as the Moraga Steps. From what I've read, the project came together started in 2003 all thanks to some of the local neighbors that were tired of looking at 163 plain concrete steps to the top of the hill. They collected donations and raised money, selling tiles, which could be customized with names, dates, phrases, anything people wanted to add to make this project come to life. It took two years of raining money, and assembly, "opening" in 2005. The steps really are truly worth checking out, for being over 20 years old, they still have beautiful and vibrant color. I would have though the sun would have faded them, but i guess the color being baked in to the ceramic tiles really holds up. The design, is very stunning, going "from sea to the star", with so much detail, so much creativity. At the top of the steps, you can hike another set of steps up to an amazing 360 degree panorama of the city. Worth the extra 150 or so steps to go all the way up. If you're able bodied, I'd recommend checking this spot out. It's free, and in a residential neighborhood, so parking is also free and easy to find.

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