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Gradual descent to the surf at China Beach

San Francisco

Locals consider China Beach a civic secret, tucked between Lands End and Baker Beach in the Sea Cliff neighborhood west of the Golden Gate.

Fort Cronkhite

Marin County

Explore this remarkable environmental makeover near the Marin Headlands coastline. Formerly an army installation, Fort Cronkhite at the end of the Rodeo Valley is now a magnet for science and the arts.

Fort Funston

San Francisco

Hold on to your hat. Fort Funston features 200 foot high sandy bluffs on San Francisco's southwest coast where the winds blow reliably wildly. No surprise it is one of the premier hang-gliding spots in the country. Dog owners will be happy to know they can take leashes off here.

Fort Mason

San Francisco

Everywhere you turn in this 1,200-acre greenbelt on the City's northern waterfront, you'll find endless options for relaxation and stimulation. This former military installation, with its jaw- dropping view of the Golden Gate, is headquarters for the National Park Service and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy.

Battery Townsley "pond" in a former gun emplacement

Coastal Trail Marin Hike

Marin Headlands

Rodeo Beach

Rodeo Lagoon

Fort Cronkhite

Difficulty Level: Easiest

Trail Length: 1.90 miles round trip

This mellow hike was a joy in spring: wildflowers everywhere, great views, no fog. We chose the hiker-only trails where we could, but bike routes cover similar ground.

Visitors hike up the Coastal Trail from Rodeo Beach

Coastal Trail to Hill 88

Marin Headlands

Rodeo Beach

Rodeo Lagoon

Fort Cronkhite

Difficulty Level: Moderately Strenuous

Hill 88, towering 1,053 feet above Rodeo Beach, is reached via a 2.5-mile segment of the Coastal Trail. It starts flat but features a steep climb. Along the way, you'll pass Battery Townsley and ascend Wolf Ridge. A spur trail takes you to former gun emplacements and bunkers.

Crissy Field Waterfront Walk

Crissy Field

Difficulty Level: Easiest

Trail Length: 2.00 miles round trip

Restored in 2001, Crissy Field wasted no time in becoming a San Francisco icon and a gem of the Parks Conservancy. The former military airfield now sports a clean, smooth promenade with views of the Golden Gate, Alcatraz, and the North and East Bays.

Marin Headlands Rodeo Beach Ramble

Marin Headlands

Difficulty Level: Moderately Strenuous

Trail Length: 7.80 miles round trip

Take Golden Gate 70/80 from Civic Center in San Francisco to Marin City transfer station. A short walk through a residential neighborhood will lead you to the Pacheco Fire Road trail head.

Lands End Loop

Lands End

Difficulty Level: Moderately Strenuous

Trail Length: 3.10 miles round trip

A morning outing to Lands End provides about as much wilderness as can be found in San Francisco; the beauty is so stunning, it's easy to miss the ghosts. But walk a few minutes under the thick mantle of Monterey cypress and they'll appear.