Ocean Beach
Golden Gate Park
The largest beach in San Francisco, Ocean Beach is three miles of white sand with little infrastructure and large, crashing waves. It's a popular spot for seasoned...
- Public beach
- Walking
Aquatic Park Beach
Northern Waterfront
Just a quarter mile long, Aquatic Park Beach is tucked behind Ghirardelli Square, and with its shallow, easy waters, is a great place for kids to swim or wade. If...
- Public beach
- Park
- Water fun
- Walking
Muir Beach
Mill Valley
Just three miles west of Muir Woods, you'll find Muir Beach, a quiet cove rich in wildlife, including dolphins, who enjoy playing in the mid-size waves. Nude...
- Public beach
- Hiking
Baker Beach
Presidio
Spread out on the southwest corner of the sunny Presidio, the mile-long Baker Beach is known for its fantastic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Marin...
- Nude beach
- Park
- Hiking
- Walking
Land's End Beach
Sea Cliff
One of many tiny nude beaches in San Francisco, Land's End Beach--just off Land's End Trail--is a simple stretch of rocky sand tucked into a cove off of Geary...
- Cruising beach
Bolinas Beach
Bolinas
Just an hour north of downtown San Francisco, Bolinas Beach is a secluded little beach in an artsy town, with murals, surfers, and plenty of marine life. There are...
- Public beach
China Beach
Sea Cliff
A safe, tidy beach with good swimming, China Beach--named for the immigrant Chinese fishermen who used to frequent it--has grills, tables, and showers, making it a...
- Public beach
- Hiking
Stinson Beach
Muir Woods
Three and a half miles of clean, windswept sand with an adjacent 51-acre park, Stinson Beach is an hour's drive from San Francisco. This is one of the cleanest...
- Public beach
- Hiking
- Excursions
- Park
- Bicycle
