Beaches

Visitors step out onto Crissy Field East Beach where the sunset casts warm light over the Golden Gate and San Francisco bay.
Crissy Field East Beach
Beach

East Beach provides a safe space for all to play in the bay waters and for people-watching. Bring food from home for a picnic or something to throw on the grill and enjoy a meal outdoors overlooking the Bay.

Volunteers at Coastal Cleanup Day
(CANCELED) Golden Gate Beach Stewards
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Help keep Ocean Beach and our San Francisco coastline beautiful, clean, and safe for all.

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Volunteers at Coastal Cleanup Day
Golden Gate Beach Stewards
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Help keep Ocean Beach and our San Francisco coastline beautiful, clean, and safe for all.

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San Francisco at the Seaside
San Francisco at the Seaside Book

This album of historical photographs brings back the good old days at the San Francisco seaside. 

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East Peak of Mount Tamalpais
Best of both worlds: Mountain peaks with nearby beaches

In our parks, there are two mountain peaks within five aerial miles of the closest GGNRA beach. In just a few hours, you can take in 360-degree mountain-top views of the Bay Area and walk barefoot through the sand at sea level.  

Nudibranch observed in a park tidepool
Guide to tide pools in the GGNRA

Visit a small but dynamic area of the GGNRA and learn why tide pools are being monitored closely for possible changes.

Volunteers at Coastal Cleanup Day
9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance Beach Cleanup
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Help keep our San Francisco coastline beautiful, clean, and safe for all.

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San Francisco from Mount Tamalpais, at sunrise.
Free Sunset Zoom backgrounds to beautify your meetings

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Scenic view overlooking the beach and bluffs of Fort Funston stretching out to the pacific ocean and gorgeous sunset
Unique park beaches to add to your summer bucket list

From expansive beaches that seem to stretch on forever to tiny pocket beaches nestled into coastal bluffs, the sandy shores of the GGNRA have something for every beach lover. With summer days around the corner, we wanted to share highlights from some of the most unique park beaches. 

Headlands
Free Beach Zoom backgrounds to take your meetings to the ocean

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