Quick Summary:

  • San Francisco residents and visitors have a large range of beaches to choose from on a nice sunny day.
  • Most of the beaches, like Agate Beach, are great for long walks and fantastic views.
  • Some, like Baker Beach, are so popular you might find a crowd on a sunny Sunday.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Agate Beach Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Agate Beach Park | Bay Area Beaches
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2. Baker Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Baker Beach | Bay Area Beaches
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3. Devil's Slide Coast

Devil's Slide Coast | Bay Area Beaches
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4. Fort Funston Beach, Bay Area

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Fort Funston Beach, Bay Area | Bay Area Beaches
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5. Martin's Beach, Bay Area

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Martin's Beach, Bay Area | Bay Area Beaches
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6. Montara State Beach, Bay Area

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Montara State Beach, Bay Area | Bay Area Beaches
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7. Ocean Beach, Bay Area

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Ocean Beach, Bay Area | Bay Area Beaches
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8. Pescadero State Beach

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Pescadero State Beach | Bay Area Beaches
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9. Stinson Beach

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Stinson Beach | Bay Area Beaches
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10. Muir Beach

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Muir Beach | Bay Area Beaches
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11. San Gregorio State Beach, Bay Area

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San Gregorio State Beach, Bay Area | Bay Area Beaches
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12. Dillon Beach

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Dillon Beach | Bay Area Beaches
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13. Half Moon Bay State Beach

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Half Moon Bay State Beach | Bay Area Beaches
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14. Cull Canyon Recreation Area

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Cull Canyon Recreation Area | Bay Area Beaches
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15. Rockaway Beach

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Rockaway Beach | Bay Area Beaches
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16. Thornton State Beach

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Thornton State Beach | Bay Area Beaches
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17. Crissy Field East Beach, San Francisco

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Crissy Field East Beach, San Francisco | Bay Area Beaches
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18. Mile Rock Beach

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Mile Rock Beach | Bay Area Beaches
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19. Pistachio Beach, Pescadero

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Pistachio Beach, Pescadero | Bay Area Beaches
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20. Rodeo Beach, Bay Area

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Rodeo Beach, Bay Area | Bay Area Beaches
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21. Ross Cove Beach

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Ross Cove Beach | Bay Area Beaches
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22. China Beach, Bay Area

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China Beach, Bay Area | Bay Area Beaches
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23. Gazos Creek Beach

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Gazos Creek Beach | Bay Area Beaches
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24. Kehoe Beach, Inverness

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Kehoe Beach, Inverness | Bay Area Beaches
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25. Aquatic Park Cove, San Francisco

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Aquatic Park Cove, San Francisco | Bay Area Beaches
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