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- Baker Beach. Baker Beach is one of the most well-known and popular beaches by the Golden Gate Bridge, and once you see this stunning stretch of sand, you won’t be surprised.
- Marshall Beach. Long and narrow and located very close to the Golden Gate Bridge, Marshall Beach is nowhere near as popular as Baker Beach, even though the views are on par.
- Golden Gate Beach (Crissy Fields Beach) Golden Gate Beach, also known as Crissy Fields Beach, is divided into two sections, East and West. West Beach is closest to the bridge and has picnic tables, parking, restrooms, and dogs running free.
- Kirby Cove. If you want to beat the crowds but still want that perfect Golden Gate Bridge shot, hike to Kirby Cove. This beach near the Golden Gate Bridge is relatively small, and many tourists don’t know about it.
Welcome to one of San Francisco’s best beaches — a mile of sandy shoreline and surf with a stunning view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Baker Beach offers picnic tables, grills, and restrooms. It’s the perfect place to play in the sand, enjoy the sunset, or hike the nearby coastal trails.
- How do you get to Baker Beach?You can reach the Baker Beach parking lot by taking Lincoln Boulevard through the Presidio and turning onto Bowley Street. It’s also accessible via...
- When is the best time to visit Baker Beach?Baker Beach is popular on warm sunny days and weekends, so arrive early for a better chance at grabbing a parking spot, picnic table, or place on t...
- Can you have a bonfire at Baker Beach?At Baker Beach, bonfires are prohibited. Fires are only permitted in the fixed grills provided at the picnic area, east of the main parking lot.
- Is clothing optional at Baker Beach?More adventurous beachgoers often seek out the northern end of Baker Beach and nearby Marshall’s Beach, which is known to be a place where people d...
- Is Baker Beach dog-friendly?Dogs are welcome and must be on leash.
- What time does Baker Beach close?Baker Beach is open 24 hours, but the parking lot closes one hour after sundown.
- Can you park overnight at Baker Beach?No, overnight parking is not allowed in the Baker Beach parking lot.
- Are there restaurants at Baker Beach?There is no food for sale immediately next to Baker Beach, but there are restaurants and Presidio Pop Up food trucks elsewhere in the park.
Marshall’s Beach is the closest beach to the Golden Gate Bridge, but few people make the trek down, or even know it’s there, making it San Francisco’s most hidden beach (and popular among nude sunbathers). Once you’re there, you forget about the bustle of the city and are fully immersed in nature.
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Marshall's Beach is a hidden San Francisco beach with spectacular views. This beach is the closest one to the Golden Gate Bridge, but few people make the trek down, or even know it's there. The beach requires some effort to get to, however. The path down to the beach from the bluffs above is long; coming back up is a real workout! But it's worth it...
The Batteries to Bluffs Trailis a popular hiking trail that runs along the cliffs from the Golden Gate Bridge to Baker Beach to the south. About halfway along the trail, there's a detour branching off the main trail that goes down to Marshall's Beach. The trailheads.There are two access points to the Batteries to Bluffs off Lincoln Blvd; one trailh...
It's a fairly easy walk along the Batteries to Bluffs trail and down to the beach. The trail is a combination of sturdy wooden stairs and fairly-level dirt paths. Nothing really steep and slippery. After a rain, the dirt paths could be muddy and slippery, but otherwise it's a well-maintained trail. The walk only seems long on the way up. But you ca...
Marshall's Beach is a rather small beach, about 1000 feet long, but it feels private and uncrowded because so few people make it down there. On warm sunny afternoon, there are a few people going up and down the trail, but the beach itself is pretty empty. Except for one or two nude sunbathers. Where's Waldo? Can you find one in the photo below? Thi...
Batteries to Bluffs Trail.For a longer hike, you can continue on after the Marshall's Beach cutoff and explore the rest of the Batteries to Bluffs trail. This part of the trail has some long, steep stairways, but it goes past the ruins of Battery Godfrey,which are interesting to explore. End to end, it's a little over a mile (1.8 km) long, one-way,...
Feb 15, 2023 · Baker Beach. The view of Golden Gate Bridge from Baker Beach is world famous. The classic Golden Gate Bridge Baker Beach photo is at sunset, but mornings are my favorite. The beach itself is idyllic, tucked below serpentine cliffs on one end and the beautiful homes of Pacific Heights on the other.
Oct 4, 2018 · Picture a 3.5-mile stretch of white beach with few tourists and no highrises. It's just you and the waves and the seabirds at Ocean Beach, on the westernmost border of San Francisco, adjacent to Golden Gate Park. Great for strolling and flying kites, but the water is frigid and the currents hazardous for all but the most experienced surfers.
Crissy Field East Beach in the Presidio is a picnic spot near the Bay Trail SF that offers amazing views of San Francisco landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz.
