There's Only One Remaining Awesome Ruin In All Of San Francisco And You Need To Visit
By Julian Garr
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Published August 03, 2017
San Francisco is known for many things, however there is one attraction that is truly one-of-a-kind. What would that be? If you guessed Sutro Baths then you’re correct. This is truly a one-of-a-kind attraction for San Francisco.
The Sutro Baths used to be a public saltwater swimming pool complex in the Lands End area of San Francisco.
An aerial view of the ruins today. At one time, the baths were 499.5 feet long and 254.1 feet wide with a capacity of 1,805,000 US gallons. The Sutro Baths were equipped with 7 slides, 30 swinging rings, and 1 springboard.
Today, this is an ideal spot to watch the sunset or to just visit and explore, and it's very popular with photographers.
There are a rough collection of pools of water, walls, and visible decay you'll notice if you explore Sutro Baths.
You can climb all over the ruins; Sutro Baths isn't maintained. So, make sure to take precautions and watch your step.
Make sure to head to the small beach near Sutro Baths. The views of the ocean are stunning, and the rock formations bemusing.
The ruins have many secrets and stories. There have been reports of hauntings and even sacrifices performed in this tunnel and other abandoned tunnels and caves that once made up the Sutro Baths complex. Though, this is all a mystery ...
The ruins of Sutro Baths are mysterious even romantic. There are parts of the ruins of the baths that lead to a scene of past shipwrecks.
Watch this video to learn more about the Sutro Baths and the history of these fascinating ruins:
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Sutro Baths:
680 Point Lobos
San Francisco, 94121
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