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Sand Ladder, Seacliff
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Sand Ladder

  • 4.796 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now

A steep, scenic stairway carved into the coastal cliffs offering dramatic views of the Golden Gate and Pacific Ocean. Expect a short but vigorous climb, great photo opportunities, fresh sea air, and a peaceful nature escape popular with walkers and sightseers.

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Quick answers

Sand Ladder in short

When is Sand Ladder open?

Open 24 hours, every day.

When is the best time to visit Sand Ladder?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Sand Ladder indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Sand Ladder?

San Francisco, CA 94129,United States.

Right now · 1:15 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now
monday
Open 24 hours
tuesday
Open 24 hours
wednesday
Open 24 hours
thursday
Open 24 hours
friday
Open 24 hours
saturday
Open 24 hours
sundayToday
Open 24 hours

Where and how

  1. 1 Sand Ladder
  2. 2 Batteries to Bluffs Trail · 4 min
  3. 3 Immigrant Point Overlook · 6 min
  4. 4 Pacific Overlook · 9 min
  5. 5 Golden Gate Overlook · 15 min
San Francisco, CA 94129, United States(opens the map)DirectionsTo Seacliff

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 96 reviews

Known for

  • Morning walks
  • Photography
  • Sightseeing
  • Scenic views
  • Walking trails
  • Dog friendly

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly
  • Pet owners

Around Seacliff

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer. Sunglasses until 3 pm. Sunscreen until 2 pm.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time
  • SunglassesUntil 3 pm
  • SunscreenUntil 2 pm