Lands End Lookout Visitor Center
Facility · California ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 153 ft
- Elevation
Facilities include visitor information and gift shop.
Exhibits: Indoor exhibits and videos on the natural and cultural history of the Lands End area, Sutro Baths and Sutro Heights. Outdoor 3-D model of Lands End area.
Getting there
Located at the Merrie Way parking area just east of the Cliff House and west of the cross streets of Point Lobos Avenue (very west end of Geary Blvd.), and El Camino del Mar in San Francisco, California.
37.77973, -122.51161 · 37°46'47.0"N 122°30'41.8"W
Typical weather
Typically 66°F in Oct, down to 59°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 59 | 60 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 64 | 59 |
| Low °F | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 53 | 50 | 46 |
| Precip in | 3.9 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 2.2 | 4.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Lands End Lookout Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Lands End Lookout Visitor Center?
- No. Lands End Lookout Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Lands End Lookout Visitor Center
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Contact
- Phone (415) 426-5240
- Email goga_socialmedia_goga@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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