Project Description

Lands End—attracting more than 1 million visitors each year to its spectacular coastline—is unique for its rocky shores, unparalleled views, close proximity to a large residential neighborhood, and easy access by public transportation. The trails offer breathtaking 30-mile views stretching from the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands and Point Reyes to the Farallon Islands and Pacific Ocean. Closer to shore, the remnants from shipwrecks testify to the rugged nature of the coastline.

With generous philanthropic support from the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund and the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation, we are pleased to launch phase two of improvements at Lands End. The Goldman Fund and Goldsmith Foundation were lead supporters of the recently completed work along the trails, scenic overlooks, improvements to the forest health, and natural resource restoration work. Our deep gratitude goes to these lead funders and the members of the Parks Conservancy for their support of work at Lands End.

2010 Actions

The recent major gift from the Goldman Fund will enhance the following projects and anchor the work already accomplished on this site:

• Visitor center at the Lands End Trailhead at Merrie Way with informational displays describing the area’s rich cultural and natural history. The facility, to be called Lands End Lookout, will allow locals and visitors to enjoy an indoor space that will complement the dramatic outdoor restoration work already completed. 
• Improve the USS San Francisco Memorial parking area and overlook and restore surrounding native habitat at the end of Camino del Mar, above the Coastal Trail on the Pacific. 
• Restore and improve the Eagle’s Point Trailhead and Overlook that will create an accessible trail from Eagle’s Point at the edge of the Sea Cliff neighborhood. 
• Continue natural and cultural resource stewardship, including ongoing habitat restoration carried out by the Park Stewardship Program.

The goal of the Trails Forever team in the Lands End project is to improve access, increase safety, promote community stewardship and restore native habitat, and bring enjoyment to the thousands of people who visit this wonderful park site.

Parking Lot Closure

The USS San Francisco Memorial parking area will be closed August-December 2010 during construction. The lower Lands End parking lot and Coastal Trail access will remain open. Click here to view the closure and project schedule map.

Support Our Work

Community Meetings
NPS and Parks Conservancy hosted the first community meeting to gather input for the construction of the new visitor facility on July 21, click here to see what you had to say. The next meeting is scheduled for September 28 from 6 - 7:30 pm at the Cliff House. Thank you to the Cliff House for hosting these meetings!

Donate
If you are interested in learning about how you can support improvements at Lands End please contact Kathryn Morelli, Development Director by e-mail or call (415) 561-3050.

Get Dirty
Lend a hand! We rely on community support to maintain the amazing landscape improvements at Lands End. It's fun, it's healthy, it makes a HUGE difference and it's easy to get started. To learn more, visit our volunteer page or call us at (415) 561-3077.