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On your next trip to San Francisco, these are the ones to see. Here is our list of the top 12 beaches in San Francisco. 1. Baker Beach. Located near the Golden Gate Bridge (and with awesome views of it to boot), Baker Beach is one of the many popular spots in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Baker Beach isn’t safe for swimming, but ...
- Baker Beach
On sunny weekends both of the parking lots at Baker Beach...
- San Francisco
Things To Do, Beach News, Photos & Inspiration. California...
- A Shipwreck
9. King Philip, San Francisco. The King Philip was a clipper...
- Bolinas
Beaches in Bolinas Bolinas Beach. Bolinas Beach is a quiet...
- Lands End
Mile Rock Beach is in a small cove tucked below Lands End...
- Fort Funston Beach
Fort Funston is the southernmost beach on the Pacific Coast...
- Muir Beach
Things To Do, Tide Pools, Photos & Inspiration. California...
- Montara State Beach
Montara State Beach is a wide mile-long beach just north of...
- Baker Beach
- Baker Beach, San Francisco. Baker Beach boasts a setting that is unlike any other place in the world. The Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands form a postcard-perfect backdrop for this beach, tucked away behind serpentine-rock cliffs and surrounded by Mediterranean shrubs, native flowers, and a grove of Monterey cypress.
- Ocean Beach, San Francisco. Powerful waves crash along a wide expanse of fine white sand at San Francisco's Ocean Beach. Despite its location next to a busy road, Baker Beach feels wild and pristine.
- Stinson Beach, Marin County. Getting to Stinson Beach is half the fun. After crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, the mountainous Highway One route affords marvelous ocean views from every hairpin turn.
- Crissy Field East Beach, San Francisco. When the weather is sunny, locals flock to Crissy Field East Beach for recreation and relaxation. Windy weather (which is common) brings out windsurfers and kite-boarders, who glide across the waves propelled by their colorful sails.
- Baker Beach
- Sutro Baths
- Ocean Beach
- Muir Beach
- San Gregorio State Beach
- Dillon Beach
- Stinson Beach
- Half Moon Bay State Beach
- Pescadero State Beach
- Black Sands Beach
Bowley St and Gibson Rd San Francisco, CA 94129 (415) 561-3000 Visit Website TripAdvisor Open in Google Maps Sitting west of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, this 1-mile-long strip is an absolute must-see.
1004 Point Lobos Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121 (415) 426-5240 Visit Website TripAdvisor Open in Google Maps San Francisco’s western seafront is home to this former public bathhouse that operated between 1896 and 1964.
Sloat Blvd and Great Hwy San Francisco, CA 94132 (415) 561-3000 Visit Website TripAdvisor Open in Google Maps Stretching for 3.5 miles, this ocean strand is San Francisco’s largest beach.
200 Pacific Way Muir Beach, CA 94965 (415) 561-3000 Visit Website TripAdvisor Open in Google Maps Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, this seaside wonder will captivate you with its pristine environment.
20063 Cabrillo Hwy S Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 (650) 726-8819 Visit Website TripAdvisor Open in Google Maps Resting 10 miles away from Half Moon Bay, this state park is filled with unique nature sights.
1 Beach Avenue Dillon Beach, CA 94929 (707) 878-3030 Visit Website Yelp Open in Google Maps Although privately owned, you can still access this beautiful beach for a rather small fee.
3514 Shoreline Hwy Stinson Beach, CA 94970 Visit Website TripAdvisor Open in Google Maps Located around 20 miles away from SF, this 3.5-mile-long beach amazes visitors with its natural beauty and white sand.
Kelly Avenue Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 (650) 726-8819 Visit Website TripAdvisor Open in Google Maps Founded in 1956, this 181-acre park boasts a 4-mile strip of protected beaches and is a favorite destination of locals and folks visiting from the Peninsula.
Cabrillo Hwy San Gregorio, CA 94074 (650) 726-8819 Yelp Open in Google Maps Situated in San Mateo County, the state beach is just a short, 17-mile drive away from Half Moon Bay.
Conzelman Rd Sausalito, CA 94965 TripAdvisor Open in Google Maps Perched in Sausalito, this mile-long stretch is a serene alternative to the area’s famed beaches.
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- Baker Beach. Baker Beach is a large popular beach not far from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. On sunny weekends both parking lots could be full and all the spaces along […]
- Sutro Baths. The ruins of the Sutro Baths are an historic site on the western waterfront of San Francisco. In March of 1896 these elaborate privately-owned saltwater and freshwater pools opened to […]
- Ocean Beach. Ocean Beach is a long beach spanning the entire Sunset District of San Francisco from Cliff House south to Sloat Boulevard. It’s also a wide beach especially when compared to […]
- Fort Funston Beach. Fort Funston is the southernmost beach on the Pacific Coast side of San Francisco and is part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
- Pistachio Beach. Pistachio Beach will give you an isolated spot to lay in the sand, just north of Pigeon Point Lighthouse. At low tide it offers the perfect place to go for a relaxing walk in both directions.
- Ross Cove Beach. Ross Cove Beach is hidden near Half Moon Bay, on the north side of Pillar Point. It’s an ideal spot for quiet coastal hiking – you can take a few scenic trails across the steep bluff just west of the parking area.
- Seal Cove Beach. Seal Cove – aka Cypress Cove – is nestled in Fitzgerald Marine Reserve with lots of amazing tide pools to explore at low tide. There’s also a lush forest just behind the beach with trails you can take to reach extraordinary viewpoints overlooking the ocean.
- Juliana Beach. The access to Juliana Beach is hidden in the town of Moss Beach, just under rugged seaside bluffs. There’s a wide open space above the beach, a trail that follows the bluff and a few benches along the way where you can sit, catch your breath and take in the impressive views.
Apr 20, 2018 · From tide pools and secluded spots to family-friendly and clothing-optional, we've come up with the top 11 Bay Area beaches for soaking up some vitamin D.
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Jan 13, 2021 · San Francisco has something for everything, even beachgoers! We've rounded up the best beaches in SF, where to find them, and what makes each one special.
