Beach

Baker Beach

San Francisco, California

City beach with a postcard view of the bridge.

Cost
Free
Time to allow
60 min
Baker Beach
BradleyPelton · CC BY-SA 4.0

Wide sandy beach below the Presidio with Golden Gate Bridge views. Walk the old gun battery above the sand. Swimming is not safe due to currents.

Good to know

  • Do not swim, strong currents
  • Dress for wind and fog
  • North end is clothing optional
Best time
Late afternoon
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

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