Fort Funston
Fort Funston sits on San Francisco's southwestern edge, where dramatic sandy cliffs drop down to a wide Pacific beach, offering a mix of coastal landscapes that reward patient photographers. The bluff tops give you sweeping views north toward the city and south along the rugged coastline, and you can frame hang gliders against the sky if you time your visit on a windy afternoon. Hiking down to the beach opens up compositions looking back at the towering sand cliffs, which glow warm amber and gold during sunset. A wide angle lens works well for capturing the full scale of the bluffs, while a telephoto lets you isolate gliders or compress the layers of cliff, beach, and surf. The parking lot off Skyline Boulevard is easy to reach, and multiple trails lead to different vantage points along the cliff edge and beach below. (San Francisco, California, United States)
