Opened in 1896 by Adolph Sutro, a former mayor and entrepreneur, the remnants of the Sutro Baths are part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The facility boasted six saltwater pools one freshwater pool, slides, trapezes, springboards, and even a high dive. Despite its popularity, the baths faced financial challenges, due to high operating costs, and eventually closed.

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Large former saltwater swimming pools at Lands End next to Ocean Beach left over from the famous heated bathhouse built in 1896 by German immigrant mining millionaire and former mayor Sutro to entertain the people of San Francisco.

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The Sutro Baths in San Francisco were once a grand public saltwater swimming complex, built in 1894 by Adolph Sutro, a wealthy entrepreneur and former mayor of the city. The …

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1. Fort Point – Golden Gate Vista Point loop from Montgomery Street

40.2km

02:34

420m

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2. Panhandle bike path – Golden Gate Park loop from Castro

37.1km

02:14

250m

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3. Golden Gate Vista Point – Presidio Promenade loop from Judah Street & 28th Avenue

42.3km

02:47

520m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Sutro Baths Ruins

1. Fort Point – Golden Gate Vista Point loop from Montgomery Street

2. Panhandle bike path – Golden Gate Park loop from Castro

3. Golden Gate Vista Point – Presidio Promenade loop from Judah Street & 28th Avenue

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