| San Francisco's Ocean Beach Running the entire west side of San Francisco, ocean beach is the city's largest beach. One can walk unimpeded all the way to San Mateo County. Fort Funston is located along the same beach at the south end of the city. The Pacific Ocean can sometimes offer great Surfing along Ocean Beach. For local surfing tips check out the Bay Area Surf Page. |
| Playland-at-the-Beach Although no longer a part of San Francico's ocean front. This amusment park stood for decades as the city's premier entertainment center. The beach in front of where Playland stood and at the foot of the Cliff House is a favorite bay area surfing spot. |
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China Beach Since gold rush times, this cove located in Pacific Heights, was used as a campsite by many of the chinese fishermen who worked in and around San Francisco bay. Today it is a favorite spot for swimming and more private sunbathing. One of the safer beaches in the summer when lifeguards are on duty. China Beach is located at Seacliff and 28th Ave. just off of El Camino Del Mar. |
| Baker's Beach Probably San Francisco's most scenic beach with its spectacular view of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Marin Headlands. Actually located in the Presidio, Baker's Beach is just west of the Bridge. It is a favorite sunbathing beach for the locals when the weather gets warm. | 
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