In the first of a two-part series of local guides to San Francisco, Instagrammer Scott Borrero (@scottborrero) takes us along the coast of Northern California and shares his favorite spots for shooting sunsets.
For landscapes, Scott suggests Thornton Beach. "I feel like Thornton Beach is one of the most amazing and lesser-known beaches in SF. Thornton actually lies on the San Andreas Fault so the landscape is very dynamic and unlike other beaches. It's a great spot for the adventurous if you want to hike, but also for a relaxing sunset view high above the ocean." For Scott's favorite ocean sunsets, Mori Point is the spot. "The cliff drops off to one of the most amazing views of the Pacific. Mori Point also has tons of wildflowers, so during spring it's a very special place to visit. "My favorite location to shoot or show anyone visiting the city of San Francisco would have to be Sutro Baths Ruins." Sutro Baths were a large, oceanside swimming pool built in the late 19th century. The building housing the baths burned down in 1966 and the site was abandoned, but weathered remnants of the concrete walls and pool remain. "The second you walk down those stairs it’s as if you are transported to a place lost in time. The ruins and natural landscape make for some of the most amazing photo locations. I love to use the natural ‘mirror’ qualities of the baths to get some reflections or head down to the beach and catch some wave shots. Depending on the time of year, spots which are usually inaccessible become available to explore as the tides change. Sutro Baths is also so huge that even after a year of exploring I am still finding places I’ve never seen." Tap the blue location text above to see more photos and videos from Sutro Bath Ruins. For more sunsets from along the Northern California coast and beyond, follow @scottborrero on Instagram.
Photo by @scottborrero