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Baker Beach is a secluded and scenic beach in the Presidio, a national park on the northern tip of San Francisco. Learn about its history, how to get there, what to bring, and nearby attractions and dining options.
Oct 4, 2018 · Baker Beach is a mile-long beach with panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands. It is not suitable for swimming, but you can fish, hike, picnic, or enjoy the serpentine cliffs and rare plants.
Baker Beach is a public beach on the peninsula of San Francisco, California, U.S. The beach lies on the shore of the Pacific Ocean in the northwest of the city. It is roughly a 0.5 mi (800 m) long, beginning just south of Golden Gate Point (where the Golden Gate Bridge connects with the peninsula), extending southward toward the Seacliff ...
970 reviews. #35 of 1,031 things to do in San Francisco. Beaches. Write a review. About. Mile-long Baker Beach lies at the foot of rugged serpentine cliffs west of the Golden Gate. Large waves, undertow and rip currents make the beach unsafe for swimming, but it provides panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands and Lands End.
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Baker Beach is one of San Francisco’s best beaches, with sand, surf, and Golden Gate Bridge views. Region. Golden Gate Region. Type. Beach. Interests. Nature & Sustainability, Recreation. Top Amenities. Accessible Restrooms, Accessible Parking, Wheelchair-accessible Picnic Tables, Free Parking, Bike Parking.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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...
- Dogs are welcome and must be on leash.
- Baker Beach is open 24 hours, but the parking lot closes one hour after sundown.
- No, overnight parking is not allowed in the Baker Beach parking lot.
- 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.
Jan 22, 2023 · Baker Beach is a popular spot for sunbathing, picnicking and dog walking, with a stunning view of the bridge and the bay. Learn about its history, facilities, activities and wildlife, and how to get there by car or bus.
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Stretching a mile below the rugged cliffs on the Presidio’s western shoreline, Baker Beach’s spectacular outside-the-Gate views of the Bridge and the Marin Headlands are unsurpassed. Keep your eye out for harbor porpoises frolicking in the surf and for California’s State Rock (serpentine).
