Fort Funston
About the Business
Fort Funston, located on Fort Funston Road in San Francisco, California, is a popular park and tourist attraction known for its stunning 200ft high bluffs. It is considered one of the best hang-gliding spots in the country, attracting thrill-seekers from near and far. The park also offers a network of trails that are perfect for hiking, horseback riding, and dog walking.
One of the unique features of Fort Funston is its sand dunes, which are home to plants with deep roots that have adapted to the harsh conditions of the constantly shifting landscape. The park is also an important nesting site for bank swallows, a threatened species in California. These birds dig holes in the sandstone cliffs to raise their young between March and June.
For those looking to try hang-gliding, the best times to visit Fort Funston are in March and October. The park is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and is managed by the United States Park Police. Visitors are advised to be cautious when exploring the bluffs with pets, as the risk of falling is greater for humans than animals. In case of emergency, contact the Park Police Dispatch at 415-561-5505 for non-emergencies or 415-561-5656 for emergencies.
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Location & Phone number
Fort Funston Rd, San Francisco, CA 94132, United States
Hours open
Monday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday:
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Reviews
"Dog Heaven!!! A must go to place for your loved dog. Worth driving 1-2hours one way to just visit the beach. My dog is apparently much more happy now after going to this beach. My dog kept dreaming about this place ever since. I have to come here again. There are all types of dogs wondering around. Even my dog who is an introvert loves this place."
"Absolutely the dog heaven in the Bay Area. We went on a good day in February and surprisingly not windy. Many dogs running around and good access to the beach. Five stars from my pup on her fifth birthday."
"Prettiest nature place I've been to in San Francisco and the Bay Area. It started raining when we were already on the fort. ...and the after-rain view from the fort cliffs was breathtaking. absolutely amazing. if you're around check out all three of Fort Funston, Funston Beach and Lake Merced. the order of hiking can be a bit tricky, but it's so worth it!"
"This is one of the most beautiful dog friendly spots in the Bay. As a bonus, dogs can be off leash. The trail is paved and well maintained, making it easy to walk. There are free water stations and free parking. If you enjoyed Fort Funston, another fun and scenic place to check out is Mori Point."
"Perfect for half a day outing with your pup. It’s a short 15 min hike to the beach. If you are confident about your dogs’s recall then you can leave him or her off leash throughout the hike. And of course in the beach. I saw many dogs off leash on the hike having a jolly good time. Simba has a mind of his own so we didn’t leave him off leash on the hike. But he surely enjoyed fetching on the beach…"
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