Lots of people here today. Too many people not wearing masks and crowded. It's a nice beach with a good view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Plenty of free parking. It's right along the area near lands end and a good place to visit for anyone going to San Francisco. The bathrooms are portable units that are absolutely disgusting and covered with graffiti. read more

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It's a lovely beach but the stairs are very steep and if you don't have strong legs, you can have trouble getting up the stairs. Best to enjoy from afar. read more

Favorite Beach in SF! That view of the bridge can't be beat. I believe this beach is on the cleaner side and I don't have many issues with garbage. Be warned as it can get pretty crowded sometimes since it's so popular and parking can get difficult. read more

Baker Beach - View of the bridge :-) - Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here with Alana and Nadine just as the sun was going down the horizon. We immediately took one of the free parking spots and literally jumped out of the car to witness the beautiful sunset. It looks a favorite spot for locals and tourists. It's clean and well maintained. Lots of folks sitting in the sandy beach admiring the beautiful view of sunset. It's also a great place to view the Golden Gate Bridge. Just not sure when is the best time to visit. Probably during summertime. We visited during the month of September on a day when it was bloody windy and cold. Even though I wanted to see the sunset in its entirety, I wasn't able to. I wasn't properly dressed and felt the chill so I had to run back to the car after snapping some pics and watch sunset from there. But still grateful to be able to see the scenic sunset and hoping to revisit soon. read more

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Wow! This is place is truly Golden! I mean how can you not give this place 5 stars just with the beautiful views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the ocean water with the mountainous terrain backdrop. It's really is a sweet escape within the city and makes you feel like you are really in nature. You can soak up the sun or fog and just relax. This is great to bring people who are guests or tourist , when you need alone time or coming with your famIly and friends. I see tons of people picnicking. Baker Beach is a beautiful part within The Presidio and I will happily keep coming here. read more

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Nice beach to walk, good parking and not very crowded unless it's 90 degrees in SF There are some facilities but basic it short walk from parking to the beach proper read more

Sunset in San Francisco...at the beach!!! Ann S. suggested that we go here...and I'm so glad that we took her advice! Free beach parking is a treat in Northern California! Thank you! I have to pay for beach parking in Southern California! LOL! We enjoyed a perfect view of the Golden Gate Bridge! Wow...the man made reddish orange color was a great contrast to the deep blue natural sky... It was so clear... no fog! The freezing, constant wind created a wind chill factor. My car thermometer read 61 degrees, but it felt like 50! My fingers turned into popsicles! Brrr! I zipped up my jacket and covered my neck like a scarf! I wished that I had some gloves! The glorious sun was setting slowly while painting the sky a warm yellowish orange... The light bounced off the ocean's surface towards us and asked us to return! We will! read more

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Not really a business type review but I can confirm that it was a very pleasant beach area. Pretty clean for a public area. For the most part people were enjoying themselves. read more

Awesome beach for the mature!! Soft sands, cool water, big waves and lots of people really all hangin' out and loose!! This is my first time here and I can tell I will be back...for a swim on a hot day or just to take a stroll. I thought this place would be super packed with people but it wasn't for a warm day. It does get windy here though so perfect on a warm day! I loved walking on the beach! The sand was soft. The beach was pretty clean. I didn't step on lot of shells and not hurting my feet. There are some sections of stairs going to the beach. Be careful of loose wood steps. I did not see any ramp for handicap people to go to the beach though. This beach is NOT for kids unless you are willing to explain to your kids why they don't have clothes on! ONLY in SF!! LOL I am pretty open about it but some may not. I was taking pictures and saw men and women naked! I guess the people didn't really care?! That's cool! Just don't be stocking people. That's not cool! Great beach to hang out on a hot day if your from the east bay and to see the Golden Gate Bridge!! Parking is free in the area but will usually be full but there is $5 parking at the employee parking on weekends only. Their are trails too to take a stroll to get your steps for the day, too. Totally recommend! [66/100] read more

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Porta potties aside though they do have permanent bathrooms too, this is yet another cool stop on what I think is a great series of stops from Fort Chronkite to the north all the way south to Pescadero. Cool and windy often sometimes with loud yellow tourist go carts, this is a great place to come whenever it is NOT a sunny warm beach day. read more

Beautiful spot to get some great photos of Golden Gate Bridge. We visited on a weekday morning when the weather was kind of gray and windy. It didn't deter from views, though, so I'll take it! The sand is super soft, clean, and the sounds of the waves is really peaceful. There was a good number of other people walking around, playing with their dogs, or fishing. There's plenty of parking and it's very easy to find the lot. Definitely a must-see when you're in SF in my opinion! read more

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Parking lot is busy. Nice beach with a great view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Family friendly! It was relaxing and beach area was pretty clean. Hope I get to come back here sometime for a sunset ! read more

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Lovely beach to come in the mornings or sunset... we come here to hike the hills and run cardio on beach. Dog friendly and tons of fisherman with lines on deck chillin... a local gem with 2 parking lots and dirt trails if you want to opt out of sand hike. All around great views and you get your fair share of engagement photo ops that pop as you enjoy the views ... ohhhh and it's a nudist beach .... an oober cold one but we have seen a few whenever we come hugging the back walls so don't be surprised. read more

Baker Beach - Goldie at her finest kickin it with Karl the Fog this lovely morning - Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love this beach!!! This is our spot. Has so many beautiful views! Public restroom avail- but bring your own tissue incase. The golden gate view from here is spectacular! It's a huge beach so social distancing is guaranteed. read more

Dog friendly beach. Nice place to bring your dog to play and have fun. This beach is typically clean but today when I went, we saw a Dead Sea lion that washed up to shore. Gross read more

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I have been to SF a couple of times and every time I have seen the Golden gate Bridge from different places. But I feel this place gives the best view of the bridge, when again it's my perspective. For people who appreciate going to beaches a lot it's the best place. It was crowded tho, I went on a Saturday evening. Parking was difficult to find, but that says a lot about it being the best place to see the Golden Gate Bridge. read more

Baker Beach - Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

Baker beach aka Naked beach! Living in the bay, there aren't too many "local" beaches that are around the area. Yes, we have beaches, but many of them require us to travel quite a bit to enjoy them. Baker Beach is that good ol' local gem that's just an easy ride over the Golden Gate Bridge. Speaking of the Golden Gate, this beach provides one of the most beautiful views of the bridge, weather permitting. I can't tell you how many engagement and professional photo sessions that get taken here on a regular basis! I mean hey, it does offer spectacular views and the Golden Gate Bridge is the perfect backdrop for any occasion. You won't see white sand and clear blue water here. But, what you will be able to enjoy are the calming water waves and the breathtaking views of the California coastline. This is the perfect local spot to visit on a warm summer day! It's not too far away from home but just far enough to escape the bitter heat. This is a heavily trafficked beach, so get ready to share this beauty with the rest of San Francisco. Naturally, the parking here is atrocious and fills up at what feels like the crack of dawn. That's just the Bay Area for you! This beach can also be accessed via the Land's End Trail and the Batteries to Bluff trail if you prefer hiking or walking over instead. I'm so appreciative of this little local beauty and I'm glad it's close enough for me to enjoy from time to time. read more

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If, as they say, the pen is mightier than the sword; and if a picture is worth a thousand words flung from that mighty pen; then I have died a thousand deaths by daggers from looking at a photo that took me right back to this beach. She is a beautiful lady and seeing the photo of her left me both convinced of myself and sure of nothing. It transported me here but only teased me to know that even though in my mind's eye I was touching her golden sand with my bare feet, I might as well be a million miles away. For the rest of the night, my mind wandered up and down the sand. I can almost smell her sweet and salty scent, I can almost hear her laugh lapping the shoreline, and I can almost see the people in their wide-brimmed summer hats walking hand-in-hand towards the Bridge. Almost. I couldn't sleep last night, with this image in my mind. I tossed and turned and tried every tactic to distract my messy head from what has been true since I was here last fall: I want to be with her. Every curve and turn from the long, silky white clouds that stretch against the dark blue sheets of unending sky, to the golden-red bridge in the distance, and even the rocky, hard parts that belie the beauty with a real sense of danger and excitement -- I miss it all. I took my own photos, and I sometimes look through them. I was up early in the morning to capture that pinkish-red sky, I went at sunset and saw oranges that I still find slivers of today. The orange hues sneak into flowers, I see them in rich foods and handcrafted chocolates, and I find them in my pockets, and attached to my heart with delicate threads. You don't really choose to feel these things. You don't choose to love a place like Baker Beach. You just either do or you don't. If you do, you forget about the other people around and hope for that moment when the visitors (who were only tourists to begin with) move on to whatever will make them happy next. Me? Some would call me a tourist, too, but for some reason I feel like a resident with the birds and fish. I am Lobos Creek: my voice a constant song, my arms twisting and turning intertwined with the coarse sand and salty water until we cannot be distinguished one from the other. One photo and I was there again. I fell asleep with the sunrise, knowing at least the same light would warm us both. read more

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Want to go for a walk? Want to take in the dramatic views of the Golden Gate Bridge? Want to be part of the old, wind weathered pine trees? Want to climb on and look at the batteries that defended San Francisco Bay? Come to Baker Beach. On the Presidio on the edge of the ocean. Formerly a coastal artillery fort, Fort Scott, the massive, inactivated concrete"batteries" are still there. Fortunately they are sealed up so people cannot enter them, but their positions were a linked defense system up until after WWII. A trail system is nicely done with small bridges and pathways. You start at the top of the cliffs and walk down and south from one battery to the next. The views are spectacular. The trails are well-engineered so that children can safely, without running, make the trek. Parking can be a problem. There are two lots, one very close to the Golden Gate Bridge, called the Golden Gate Lookout, the other, south, downhill from the lookout takes you right above Baker Beach proper. The lots fill quickly, so come early to claim a spot. There are many tour opportunities offered by many companies, so check with the San Francisco Tourism Agency or just do an internet search to find options. There are restaurants and bathrooms away from the water. A nice half-day activity while in the SF area. read more

Every time I go to San Francisco, I've always wanted to go to Baker Beach. I never made it happen until this last visit! BEST VIEWS OF THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE, hands down! Yes -- to get those awesome views, you may see some clothing optional folks hanging out on the beach. As long as you know -- no surprises. There are some awesome rocks, and.. wow.. just.. absolute gorgeousness all around! We did a nice walk and took some gorgeous photos. I totally recommend this place on a beautiful day. 2019: 47/100 read more

Review #261 - 2019 You know the saying, "you don't really appreciate what you have until it's gone?" Living in Northern California for 30+ years has made me think that I can go visit all those touristy spots in San Francisco anytime I want so why bother making the time & effort to go when it's always so crowded? Well, the more I see how crappy this once beautiful state is getting each and everyday is now making me regret that I never took the time to appreciate it when it was once in it's most beautiful state. With all the homeless people on every corner, the nasty poop on the streets and drugs and needles everywhere has made me realize that it's probably only just going to get worse so I better start appreciating it now before it's completely gone to trash. I've only seen this beach from other people's posts and it's always been one of those, "I'll make my way over there someday and take that exact picture!" My daughter loves the beach so if it weren't for her begging me to take her out, I probably wouldn't end up here in the middle of nowhere. My very first visit here, we showed up at around 11:45 AM on Monday, September 23rd, because we woke up since 5 AM and had nothing better to do with our time. The beach was actually pretty busy for a Monday, but still way slower than on a weekend, I'm sure. It was a perfect 72° degree afternoon with a slight overcast so the sand was perfectly warm on our toes & it was nice and not windy like usual. SF is known for it's cold winds at the beach even on hot summer days. You always need a jacket! My daughter got about an hour of play time and I got a few nice pictures for my Facebook page and we were both super happy before heading back home. The only bad thing is that the current was too high so I was afraid to let my daughter walk in the water. There's a good amount of free parking here and that's very rare for SF. You have to pay for parking pretty much everywhere so I was really surprised. There's a public bathroom as well, but I didn't go inside so I don't know if it's clean or not. Overall, I would definitely come back here again, and my younger sister already asked me if we could, after she saw my photos. Awesome view of the Golden Gate Bridge is priceless! read more

Baker Beach - 09/23/2019: Awesome view of the GG Bridge in the background is priceless! - Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Bay Area native from Fremont, came here on a Saturday after getting lunch at Brenda's Soul Food with some friends, we poured champagne into some hydroflasks and walked along this beach to chill (highly recommend, especially during spring/summer) - REALLY EASY PARKING - I really appreciate places near the city that don't require me to pay for parking or circle 18x around the block looking for it. There's a parking lot and it's fairly not crowded despite being a great beach. - It's a Bay Area beach, so don't come into it with Socal or Hawaii expectations. It's a beach that's fit for playing in the water if you're down for extremely cold feels, and it's totally fine to come here in your sneakers and jeans just to walk. - Plenty of good dog watching (extremely dog friendly), a cute af corgi came up to us to play - Remember that parts of it are a nude beach! Be prepared to see a lot of old man penis (you have been warned) - On a sunny clear SF day, there's a pretty good view of the Golden Gate Bridge from here - Really great people watching, bring your sunglasses! - Not super overcrowded, which I appreciate! read more

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My favorite beach in all of San Francisco! The views are awesome, the crowd is great, and I love exploring the coastline. You also can't beat the amazing photos you can get of the bridge from here! This is the beach to be at rain or shine! read more

Baker Beach - Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

Beautiful beach with friendly folks walking their dogs on the beach. There are also amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge from here also. Nice! read more

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Amazing view of the Golden Gate Bridge! This beach, along with Ocean beach are my two faves in SF because you'll capture the bridge as a backdrop. SF weather is unpredictable, but for the most part it's chilli, so it's best to dress in layers. Make sure you bring a large towel or a blanket, a snack, fluids, stunner shades and enjoy! :D (Why 4 stars, rather than 5? The weather. So you don't get to fully enjoy the beach vibes -- take a dip in the water, lay out and tan a bit... you get what I mean.) read more

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Beautiful spot to catch the sunset. You also get a great shot of the Golden Gate Bridge. read more

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Baker Beach is such a fun beach! A great place for a picnic. Everyone is there to have a good time. The beach is clean so make sure to pack out any trash you may have. Beautiful views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay! 10/10 recommend for anyone visiting SF. read more

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Great beach, pretty clean.... it would be helpful it there was more trash cans near the beach. I went here Sunday with my little dogs and they loved it. It was crowded but everyone was very spaced out. read more

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The view was absolutely stunning. The beach was very nice and there were multiple people fishing on the shore. The sand felt smooth and relaxing on my foot. My only issue that gave me a bad experience here was the honey bucket where the parking area was. I appreciate that there were even honey buckets but oh goodness. There were three honey buckets and I took the middle one. Upon opening it, there was a black poo as large as both my hands put together on the toilet seat. I almost threw up and passed out. How can someone be so disgusting. read more

Awesome beach and doesn't get too crowded. I have never been here and my friends took me today. It was really nice as you are able to see the Golden Gate bridge very close to the beach itself. It has really nice views. Next time I'm in SF I will come by again. read more

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Baker Beach is an absolutely wonderful beach. It is a very easy drive to get to and has a nice sized parking lot and restrooms. We went on a Thursday afternoon and it was beautiful. My nephew ran right onto the sand and immediately started collecting sticks to build a structure in the sand. The sand is very cool, like no sand I have felt. It doesn't stick like the sand in San Diego or Jacksonville. Also, it was a darker, really pretty color. The view of the Golden Gate Bridge from the beach is great and is perfect for taking some pictures. This is a very relaxing beach where families were just hanging out and enjoying each other's company. I would happily visit Baker Beach again! read more

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Baker Beach was one of my favorite San Fran moments. We picked up donuts and coffee from Golden Donut {https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-golden-donut-san-francisco?hrid=cEaW1J5VYFyf3Nl7XyiScA&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct)}}, hopped on the 29 bus and walked down to a near empty beach with spectacular views of The Golden Gate Bridge. Couldn't have picked a better time to visit and walk the beach... the breeze from the water made the hot coffee that much more delicious and the the slight fog rolling in over the bay made for the most beautiful morning. read more

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Im not sure if this gets such good reviews because of the view or the fact that they even consider this a " nude beach"... it couldnt be any farther from a nude beach... its just. Place you can be naked... as far as the view, thats why it gets stars at all... for the beach... it is not relaxing at all..... many, many dogs, picture takers, creepers that have never seen a nude person before, people that come here and dont take their clothes off are the one that should be out of place. I wish they would make it a real nude beach, no dogs, no cameras, and nudity is encouraged... read more

Beaches be Crazy! Please excuse my French. I've been to Baker Beach countless times and never know what to expect when visiting. It's a great destination if you want to walk along the shoreline, or lay a beach towel and enjoy the pleasantries of a deserving nap. The crazy part is that on one end, you might find yourself walking through the middle of a football scrimmage with neighboring beach tanners and picnic goers, and on the other side, you might encounter a few shameless but ever so confident ambassadors frolicking about the ocean, sands and rocks. Baker Beach was once known as a nudist beach among Bay Area residents and beyond, don't we know it! In recent years however, I've only had some chance encounters as its noticeably become less affluent. The beach is worth visiting no matter where you're coming from. Really expect the unexpected from this fun and liberating side of San Francisco. read more

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Baker Beach is SF's most popular beach and for good reason! The water maybe unfit for swimming, but where else can you lie down on the sand on a sunny day in SF, with the fog partially rolling in, wrapping itself around the towers of the iconic bridge? If you're standing from the Marin headlands, the views are unsurpassed! It's common to see couples taking engagement photos here especially around sunset. The picturesque setting is #engagementshootgoals! The parking lot is large enough to accommodate crowds, but could be impossible on cloudless days. Restroom and picnic tables are nearby. Just don't venture too north of the beach or you may see naked old dudes with their wrinkly nut sacs hanging about -- this is official nude beach territory. Maybe I should deduct one star for that? :p read more

Baker Beach - Engagement photo shoot :) - Parks Near Me - San Francisco, California

The only thing that gives this beach 2 stars in the view. The parking lot is dirty ,broken car glass windows , filthy bathrooms, beach was littered with garbage. But the view was nice lol. read more

Disclaimer: Yes, there were a handful of nude people on the beach. Be aware. We saw that the nudists were primarily along the back end of the beach so you can keep your focus on the water. My friends and I were going to go to Kirby's Cove, but it would've taken one hour. And Baker Beach would've only taken 25 minutes; so we opted for Baker Beach. The weather was a little overcast and we went around 345pm on a sunday. We didn't have any problems finding parking. We decided to park at the first sight of a spot along the road. But when we walked towards the beach there was a good sized parking lot - it did seem almost at full capacity. There are a lot of wood chips on the sand, so not sure if it's okay walking freely on the sand. We had shoes on. If you keep walking towards the right side from the parking lot you will find a rock setting to pose with the golden gate bridge in view. Please be careful as there could be tons of people on a limited spaced rock structure. If you're up for a mini workout the stairs going up from the beach is good! I recommend holding onto the stringed railing as some of the sand is slippery and the wooden steps are loose. read more

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This is a nice beach in San Francisco when we visited it was April so it was still pretty cold to be on the beach. There was not a lot of warm weather and beautiful skies it was 60° and pretty chilly so I had to wear a jacket but the beach itself is really nice and definitely worth checking out read more

What an absolutely gorgeous beach. The drive to the beach is easy and parking is great. I could see how it could fill up fast in the summer as it is small but when we came it was not even 50% full. We got a parking spot right in front. The views from this beach are amazing. The water is gorgeous and probably one of the best views of the Golden Gate Bridge. There is not too much sand to have to walk through to get down to the water. It was perfect. I thoroughly enjoyed the time I spent at this beach. read more

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Always cold and windy! Best time to come is between August - October (SF summer months) Walk further to the right if you want to see bake folks ( closer to ggb) Picnic area I think it's first come first serve. read more