When most California visitors think of beach trips, they think of the popular surfing spots and boardwalks of Southern California's hottest beach spots, but San Francisco visitors need not go any further than their own backyard to enjoy the natural wonders of the Pacific Ocean coastline. The 82,000-acre Golden Gate National Recreation Area preserves a wide variety of beach spots throughout the city's greater metropolitan region.
Beaches Near San Francisco
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Step 1: Visit the website and book directly and/or call ahead to confirm their hours.
Step 2: If you are spending the night, search for Hotel Deals nearby. Read the reviews, then call the hotel directly to book and ask for a romantic, kid-friendly or pet-friendly amenity if you need it.
Step 3: If you are flying, compare Flights. Book directly with the airline, add your frequent flier number and reserve your seat.
Step 4: Estimate your driving time using Google Maps (click the blue 'Directions' arrow in the search box).
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