Seal Rocks Beach, Public beach near Lands End, San Francisco, United States.

Seal Rocks Beach is a public beach on the Pacific Ocean in San Francisco, below Lands End. Large rocks rise from the surf just offshore, and seals and sea lions haul out on them year-round. The sand is narrow and the water cold; the rocks are the main feature visitors come to see.

The rock formation became a focal point in the late 1800s when San Francisco developed the surrounding area as a recreational destination. This development was part of a larger effort to make the Pacific coastline accessible to the public.

Seal Rocks Beach lies just north of the Sutro Baths ruins, opened in 1896 as the world's largest indoor swimming complex and destroyed by fire in 1966. Visitors today walk the Lands End trail past the concrete remains and watch seals and sea lions haul out on the offshore rocks.

The beach is reached by descending wooden stairs from Point Lobos Avenue, with free parking available at the Lands End lot. Weather conditions can be windy and wet, so wear appropriate clothing and be prepared for ocean spray.

When waves and currents hit the rock formations, they create water conditions that attract marine birds and mammals to the area. These natural features make the spot a good place to observe wildlife right at the edge of the city.