Muir Beach - July 3,06

Muir Beach Overlook is a small place full of scenic beauty and history. On a clear day, one can see Sand Francisco's Ocean Beach to the south, Bolinas and Point Reyes to the north, the top of Mt. Tamalpais to the east, and all the way to the Farallon Islands, to the West. On a foggy day, there are several Coastal fortifications to explore, and picnic facilities to enjoy.

History:The base end stations found at Muir Beach Overlook were an important part of the coastal defenses for the San Francisco Bay Area. Working in concert with other Bay Area base end stations, they helped the military monitor the coastline during World War II. In theory they would also be used in the triangulation to locate targets of the coastal defense system. The stations never saw battle.

Come down to the bottom from the hill, you can go to the beach of the San Francisco Ocean to enjoy swimming, sunbath and other recreation activities. The Muir Beach came to be well known since it was used for a special strategic work during the World War II.