Place to see: Land's End, San Francisco, California, United States

About this place:

Land's End and adjacent Lincoln Park stretch from Ocean Beach & the Cliff House northwest to the wealthy Seacliff neighborhood (ask a local to point out Robin Williams' house). A trail follows the coastline along the park's length, offering fantastic views of the nearby Presidio, Golden Gate Bridge, the art deco VA Hospital, and the Pacific Ocean.

Its somewhat remote location in the Richmond District means you likely won't get stuck in a crowd (aside from those rare warm Saturdays), even though the Legion Of Honor museum is just up the road. Most days you'll find residents of San Francisco's western neighborhoods (the "Outer Lands") walking their dogs.

Eagle's Point, on the eastern end, has a small observation point facing the Bridge. The trail extends westward toward the ocean. There are some steep sections, and the ground is uneven in some spots, so it's not the best place for those who have trouble walking the 1.5 miles from Eagle's Point to the Cliff House, though there are some views well worth the trip from points on the trail near the parking areas on either end.