LIMPETS: Long-term Monitoring Program and Experiential Training for Students

Fort Funston

GPS coordinates:

37° 42’ N, 122° 30’ W

LiMPETS monitoring site since:

2002

Directions:

Fort Funston is located at the southern end of Ocean Beach in San Francisco. From southbound Highway 35, pass John Muir Drive, then take the first right (signed Fort Funston). Bear right and continue to the parking lot. From northbound Highway 35 (just north of the San Mateo County border), make a U-turn at John Muir Drive. Drive southbound and take the first right (signed Fort Funston). Bear right and continue to the parking lot. Drive to the very end of the lot, near the cliff and outhouses.

Restrooms:

Portable toilets are located in the parking lot.

Site description:

Access to the trail is in the southwestern corner of the parking lot. To reach the site, hike down the steps to the beach. The survey area is at the end of the trial. This is a steep stairway and trail. Be prepared.

Permit and visitor information:

The beach is a part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and operated by the National Park Service. It is very popular with dog walkers. No permit is required for monitoring; however, if you plan to collect crabs for parasite analysis, a fishing license or scientific collecting permit is needed.

Contact your LiMPETS site coordinator:

Farallones Marine Sanctuary Association • The Presidio, 991 Marine Drive, San Francisco, CA 94129 • • (415) 561-6625 x303