After hiking nearly 5 miles through the city to get to Baker Beach, we reached the Immigrant Point Overlook. From there we had to descend down the hill along the sand ladder trail. It was the most interesting way I've ever entered a beach in my life. Amazing views and well with the trek. Views of the Golden Gate Bridge are amazing once you reach the beach

Pretty view! Do not be shocked to see people naked here!

Beautifully spot with a nice view at the top. Easy to reach by bike, stairs are a bit steep, but it’s worth it.

Baker beach is beautiful. Clean and safe. Just be mindful the bathroom situation can be difficult. Not sure there’s any public bathrooms.

The Sand Ladder is a relatively steep hike through sand down to the beautiful beach below. It is gorgeous with views of the Pacific the whole way down. Be aware, however, that you will probably need to hike back up, so plan accordingly as it is made almost entirely of sand lined with wooden pillars and thick wire. Some of the wooden "steps" are loose and easily dislodged as well. So tread carefully. Otherwise, it was a beautiful hike down to the beach with spectacular views of the ocean, Golden Gate Bridge, and surrounding area. Lastly, I would like to warn that it is a nude beach, although unmarked, especially towards the northern end. So be aware of this when planning your hike. Otherwise, it was wonderful and completely worth the hike! (There is limited parking at the top as well.)

It was fun to climb up from beach to the top. Not very easy, but still manageable for most of people. Beautiful views on both top and beach levels.

The Sand Ladder is the most incredible way to get to/from Baker Beach, and although the easiest way to get to the beach is by walking in from the parking lot, you'll be glad you went at least one-way (down is obviously easier) using the sand ladder. And you might be surprised who you'll see walking the Sand Ladder: on this visit I passed by some of the Denver Broncos! Their chauffeured executive van was parked at the roadway up top.

I'd saved this beach in my list cus of it's amazing sand ladder and it was as lovely as I thought when I visited. It's beautiful and clean but you need a chunk of luck to get a parking spot. I guess anybody can experience a nude sunbathing or walk overthere. It's so lovely and peaceful with a lot of cute dogs around. Highly recommend it.

Fantastic and convenient ccess to the best part of Baker Beach!

A great way to get to the beach. Lots of sand but it’s the direct route. If you want to avoid sand, use the route further down south (down hill).

Baker Beach is a public beach on the peninsula of San Francisco, California, U.S. The beach lies on the shore of the Pacific Ocean in the northwest of the city. It is roughly a 0.5 mi (800 m) long, beginning just south of Golden Gate Point (where the Golden Gate Bridge connects with the peninsula), extending southward toward the Seacliff peninsula, the Palace of the Legion of Honor and the Sutro Baths. The northern section of Baker Beach is "frequented by clothing-optional sunbathers,"[1] and as such it is considered a nude beach.[2][3] The 160 acres (65 ha) property was settled by John Henry Baker in the 1850s and was known as Golden Gate Milk Ranch. The property location description varied, but is generally described as being approximately 4 mi (6.4 km) west of the city on the then Point Lobos Road (now Geary Blvd.) Baker died in 1863 and his widow, Maria, lost the property to foreclosure in 1879. In 1897, Baker's grandson, Fairfax Henry Wheelan sued [4] to have the title returned to the heirs of John H. Baker citing the claim that Baker's widow did not have the legal power to mortgage the property.

One of the last exits before the end of the stretch of beach into the rocks. It is the beginning of several hiking pathways the runs towards the Golden Gate bridge. The climb is not difficult with several flat areas or rest and sit if you tire out.

Beautiful beach with amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge 🌉

Too steep. It could’ve been built better.

I’m giving it a 5 for the views and location but having just climbed it, I hate it. Stupid sand ladder. I mean it’s perfect but if you don’t want to break a sweat go back to the parking lot and drive up the hill.

Really enjoyed our time here. We woke up super early and arrived around 7AM on a Sunday to take family photos with the Golden Gate Bridge in the back. There were no other cars parked (parking available on the side of the road,) and only about 4 people on the beach- everyone minding their own business. Someone had clearly just cleaned up the beach as evidenced by the full trash can but beautifully clean area! (Thank you to whoever that was!) It's important to note that these are some STAIRS. Like, going up these is a hike. If you are in poor physical shape, elderly, very young (maybe 4 and under,) I would not recommend trying these steps. We had a decent time going down, although it was a little dicey with the sand kind of sliding, but the way up was downright difficult. It is steeper than photos make it appear and there are well over 100 steps, probably more like 200. The good thing is fewer people were on this end of the beach, bad news is in the morning it is very shaded with sub-optimal lighting for photos. But if you're just going to enjoy yourself, early morning was wonderful!