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Rudolph

Gorgeous place to catch a sunset, access to Sutro Baths and beach, really scenic walking trails with views if the Golden Gate. The monument itself is subdued but sobering. The shrapnel riddled bridge wing of the USS San Francisco sits atop the bluffs, looking west out to sea. Built in the Bay's own Mare Island, she was among the US Navy's cruiser fleet that first took the fight to the Japanese in the early, uncertain days of WWII. There, in the company of her sister ships, she took on the Japanese navy at the naval battle of Guadalcanal, going toe to toe with the battleship Kirishima, among other foes, in the pitch black of night of the South Pacific. In the battle that ensued, the San Francisco would take 45 hits from Japanese naval gunfire, killing 77 of the crew, including Captain Cassin Young, and admiral Daniel Callaghan. Neptune's Inferno, by James Hornfischer is a highly recommended read for deeper context and story of the battle. Knowing some of the story of the ship and the men that took her into harm's way makes the memorial that much more awe inspiring as a physical touchstone to the past that has forever shaped our present.

Brendan H

Today (on Memorial Day Sunday) my wifey’s father was honored here, he was a Marine on the USS San Francisco Ca 38 in the battle of Guadalcanal (he was a Gunner that day shooting 20 mm rounds at attacking Fighter planes) I total over 37,000 men’s lost their lives in this strategic battle also know as Iron bottom bay (because of pall the ships that sank there in battle) including an admiral. The memorial park is located at lands end just to the left of the parking lot where you can see a section of the ship that looks like Swiss cheese. As you walk just about 100 feet south of the memorial you can see The Golden gate perfectly and if you dare, you can envision the dilapidated USS San Francisco sailing back under it, on its way back home. Every year on memorial weekend (Sunday) they hold a service remembering all the men that died in the battle on the USS San Francisco. 100 Salors and 7 Marines that were also on the ship. At 11am.

Henry Martin

Love this part of Lands End. More secluded and not so touristy. Tranquil local spot. Plenty of free parking spots and highest view of Lands End to see the USS SF Memorial (weirdly no hanging US flag - even at half staff for Mayor Ed Lee), Ocean views, gorgeous sunsets, and can either walk down to the lower vistas & trails or stay on the top And walk towards the Legion of Honor and Tip of Presidio Golf Course and back of VA Medical Hospital. Slight hills and valleys and some stairs but overall a good stroll and/or mild hike. Just right for me. 😜 There were 2 handicapped port-a-potties available at last walk this past Sunday. Definitely trek earlier than sunset to ensure a safe round trip back as no lighting provided in the wooded areas and trails. Be safe.

TeenaSanFran SanFran

First time exploring this area out. Didn't get to go into the memorial museum due to not purchasing tickets ahead of time none the less very interesting place, the outside statues were interesting to look at and the area itself is beautiful. The outside restroom 🚻 were awful very dirty and unsanitary they were not kept up and there were no signs to suggest a restroom near by or directions toward it. It would of been most helpful to have known the whereabouts of it considering I have a small child who is in constant need of using restroom when we go out places. By the way they were located in back of the museum. I'm unsure but most likely the inside one should be clean, I hope.

Monica Cervantes

You can read the account of the sinking of the USS San Francisco on Wikipedia. The captain's bridge that is here has the damage she suffered during the battle of Guadalcanal. I believe the captain was killed while on this bridge. Most of the damage is from a blast that occurred behind so the metal is bent out while there are some she'll holes coming through from outside. Must have been one hell of a slice of hell for these guys. Remember every day while you gripe about god, government and taxes that these guys died to keep us free and to keep our great democracy from vanishing off the face of the earth.

Bill Wray

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San Francisco, CA 94121

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Lincoln Park is a park in San Francisco, California. It was dedicated to President Abraham Lincoln in 1909 and includes about 100 acres of the northwestern corner of the San Francisco Peninsula.

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San Francisco's Landen’s Trail

Rudolph

Gorgeous place to catch a sunset, access to Sutro Baths and beach, really scenic walking trails with views if the Golden Gate. The monument itself is subdued but sobering. The shrapnel riddled bridge wing of the USS San Francisco sits atop the bluffs, looking west out to sea. Built in the Bay's own Mare Island, she was among the US Navy's cruiser fleet that first took the fight to the Japanese in the early, uncertain days of WWII. There, in the company of her sister ships, she took on the Japanese navy at the naval battle of Guadalcanal, going toe to toe with the battleship Kirishima, among other foes, in the pitch black of night of the South Pacific. In the battle that ensued, the San Francisco would take 45 hits from Japanese naval gunfire, killing 77 of the crew, including Captain Cassin Young, and admiral Daniel Callaghan. Neptune's Inferno, by James Hornfischer is a highly recommended read for deeper context and story of the battle. Knowing some of the story of the ship and the men that took her into harm's way makes the memorial that much more awe inspiring as a physical touchstone to the past that has forever shaped our present.

Brendan H

Today (on Memorial Day Sunday) my wifey’s father was honored here, he was a Marine on the USS San Francisco Ca 38 in the battle of Guadalcanal (he was a Gunner that day shooting 20 mm rounds at attacking Fighter planes) I total over 37,000 men’s lost their lives in this strategic battle also know as Iron bottom bay (because of pall the ships that sank there in battle) including an admiral. The memorial park is located at lands end just to the left of the parking lot where you can see a section of the ship that looks like Swiss cheese. As you walk just about 100 feet south of the memorial you can see The Golden gate perfectly and if you dare, you can envision the dilapidated USS San Francisco sailing back under it, on its way back home. Every year on memorial weekend (Sunday) they hold a service remembering all the men that died in the battle on the USS San Francisco. 100 Salors and 7 Marines that were also on the ship. At 11am.

Henry Martin

Love this part of Lands End. More secluded and not so touristy. Tranquil local spot. Plenty of free parking spots and highest view of Lands End to see the USS SF Memorial (weirdly no hanging US flag - even at half staff for Mayor Ed Lee), Ocean views, gorgeous sunsets, and can either walk down to the lower vistas & trails or stay on the top And walk towards the Legion of Honor and Tip of Presidio Golf Course and back of VA Medical Hospital. Slight hills and valleys and some stairs but overall a good stroll and/or mild hike. Just right for me. 😜 There were 2 handicapped port-a-potties available at last walk this past Sunday. Definitely trek earlier than sunset to ensure a safe round trip back as no lighting provided in the wooded areas and trails. Be safe.

TeenaSanFran SanFran

First time exploring this area out. Didn't get to go into the memorial museum due to not purchasing tickets ahead of time none the less very interesting place, the outside statues were interesting to look at and the area itself is beautiful. The outside restroom 🚻 were awful very dirty and unsanitary they were not kept up and there were no signs to suggest a restroom near by or directions toward it. It would of been most helpful to have known the whereabouts of it considering I have a small child who is in constant need of using restroom when we go out places. By the way they were located in back of the museum. I'm unsure but most likely the inside one should be clean, I hope.

Monica Cervantes

You can read the account of the sinking of the USS San Francisco on Wikipedia. The captain's bridge that is here has the damage she suffered during the battle of Guadalcanal. I believe the captain was killed while on this bridge. Most of the damage is from a blast that occurred behind so the metal is bent out while there are some she'll holes coming through from outside. Must have been one hell of a slice of hell for these guys. Remember every day while you gripe about god, government and taxes that these guys died to keep us free and to keep our great democracy from vanishing off the face of the earth.

Bill Wray

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