Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
Built in 1894 north of the Cliff House, the privately owned public saltwater baths burned to their concrete foundations in June 1966. The ruins are in Golden Gate National Recreation Area (Wikipedia).
The National Park Service covers the baths' history (NPS).
Ghost stories
We found no well-sourced ghost legends for this place. It is listed for its abandoned history.
Then and now
Public access
Open to the public The ruins are in Golden Gate National Recreation Area (NPS). Last checked: Oct 31, 2026.
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