Sutro Baths

Sutro Baths is a historic and protected site San Francisco located in United States.

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Point Lobos Ave. (at Merrie Way) San Francisco , CA 94121 United States

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Kirsten Alana

Hike down early to grab your spot for sunset . It's well worth the walk down from the main road . Just stunning!

The Ritz-Carlton

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 Deng

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 Dawson

Great walk along the water. Highly recommend checking everything out at the top of the hill for amazing views !

Darlene King

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 .

Pavan Kulkarni

Amazing sunset views with ruins at the shore kinda setup. Lot of parking spaces available.

Dana Jensen

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.

Samuel Bowles

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.

adriana castro

Please go walk and be amazed by how awesome this place is, get into the cave and enjoy the breeze

Jenna S

Climb around the ruins, find the cave , if its low tide you can climb one of the big rocks in the surf

Shikamaru Nara

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

X

Definitely make sure the weather is not windy! Check out the sutro bath area , along with the caves and the hiking trail !

Lia Shields

Fantastic views - interesting site. The DVD from the gift shop is very interesting. Sunday Brunch at the Cliff House is excellent and very swank!!

Max Blue ????????

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.

Gabe Sumner

Scenic views and trails . A bit crowded . Keep hiking from here all the way to the Golden Gate Bridge .

Joanne

Best place to watch the sunset . Definitely walk into the cave and watch the waves crash .

Jennifer Burlington

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 .....

AskMen

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

David

Scenic views here and check out the cave . If you in sf, this is a maybe check out baker beach instead.

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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 .

SF Weekly

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

Ben Mackey

Nice place to watch the sunset . It gets cold and windy so bring a jacket .

Brendan Elliott

amazing piece of history. Read the backstory whilst visiting, gives great context to the place.

Sean Miller

Climb around the ruins and check out the secret cave . Just don't fall in!

Jennifer Daniel

My favorite place to bring out of town friends when visiting San Francisco. Bring a camera and wear sneakers to properly document and explore.

Stephanie Robinson

Cool place to hike and watch the sunset . If the tide is out check out the cave . Very romantic spot .

WhiskyAvenger

A lovely spot to watch the birds bathe as the sun goes down.

Andres Novoa

Make sure you check out the tunnel down and to the right! The waves crashing in there sound like thunder!

Anna Colibri

A very special spot in San Francisco. I wish the baths could be rebuilt.

Sasha Valle

Gets very cold in the evening, but it's without question one of the best spots I've ever been to for a sunset .

Runqiu Cai

Listen to the 99% invisible podcast episode "young ruin" before coming. Come at sunset

Hamdi Ben Lagha

Take a minute to enjoy this peaceful place and take pictures with the water reflect of sutro baths !

Jessica

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 .

Greta Anderson

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!

Lisa Harper Carter

I enjoy walking all the way down and hiding out in the little cave to watch the waves.

Rosa Miranda

An amazing view ????

Kelsey✨

Check out the cave !

Jinnie L

have a fun exploring the ruins. really unique place with the views n cave ;)

Alex Shepard

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.

Amy Whitney

Go just before sunset , it's amazing. Don't miss out.

Divya Mulanjur

Stunning! Gorgeous views and a small hike nearby.

Lisa Kotowski

Don't forget to go into the tunnel ! It's on the north west side of the baths.

Sofia Uz

Views that can't be beat! Best photos you've ever made

Chris Ked

Nice walk and view . Climb all the way up and watch the surf .

Josh Y

The ruin and the pool themselves are a bit dirty and smelly. But the nearby trails and views are awesome.

Chloe Condon

Beautiful place! Google photos of what it used to look like before you go down here.

Katherine M.

Ruins of an early 20th century public bathhouse and a windblown view of the Pacific.

Tate Williams

Don't miss the cave !

Nicole Yale

World's largest indoor swimming pool ruins, great view of the Pacific

Suki

Looks like ancient ruins, only demolished (mostly by a fire) in 1966. Walk along the walls, but be careful!

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