Review:

You will find Thornton State Beach in a remote area just south of San Francisco Bay. The beach is protected by tall bluffs and is mainly popular with hikers and horse-back riders. If you want to access the sandy beach you will need to navigate a steep pathway which leads down from the parking area. However, on a good day it is absolutely worth the effort to reach this quiet and relaxing piece of coastline. As is typical on this stretch of the coast, the waters off Thornton State Beach are really cold and you will need a wetsuit if you want to venture into the surf.

Thornton State Beach, Thornton Beach Road, Daly City, CA 94015

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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