Top rated Beaches in San Francisco

Experience the best that San Francisco has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 32 places from Beach category.

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Rockaway Beach
Beach
👍👍 Gorgeous little beach. There is a small hike to the south side cliff and the north side cliff which offers gorgeous views. Sand is dark colored. Beautiful area at sunset. There is a restaurant Nick's that offers ocean view dining and has live music and dancing Friday and Saturday nights.
4.90 (121 reviews) (~20 km from centre)
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Crissy Field South Beach
Beach
👍👍 It's a beach so it's got water and sand, but it also has nice views of Golden Gate Bridge and plenty of parking. It's also easy to get to on foot or on the 30 bus. There's construction happening nearby for the Presidio Tunnel Tops but you won't hear it because the ocean and people chatting drown it...
4.90 (41 reviews) (~4.27 km from centre)
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Marshall's Beach
Beach
Small, remote shorefront area with rugged terrain, bird-watching & views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
4.80 (1K reviews) (~5.84 km from centre)
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Crissy Field East Beach
Beach
Sandy beach & kitesurfing hotspot with a Golden Gate bridge backdrop, picnic tables & a promenade.
4.80 (1K reviews) (~4.07 km from centre)
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Rodeo Beach
Beach
Pebbly beach popular for surfing & sunbathing, with restrooms, trails, a lagoon & picnic tables.
4.80 (824 reviews) (~11.66 km from centre)
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Montara State Beach
Beach
Beach known for surfing & fishing spots with bike, hiking & horseback riding trails.
4.80 (292 reviews) (~27.13 km from centre)
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Tennessee Beach
Beach
👍👍 Tennessee valley trail is a cool hike to enjoy nature and dip your toes in the ocean all at the same time. This trail is about 1.75 miles one way to the beach but is absolutely worth it. Beach lovers would love the views and variety of beach sections and the rocks around. Small stones, smaller stone...
4.80 (291 reviews) (~13.52 km from centre)
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Black Sands Beach
Beach
Secluded stretch of black sand, accessed by a steep trail of steps from the clifftop above.
4.80 (185 reviews) (~9.26 km from centre)
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Kirby Beach
Beach
👍👍 Wonderful little hike down to the beach. Amazing views. Seems like the best time to take in the views is in the winter! Went down for sunrise in February and there wasn’t another soul there!
4.80 (78 reviews) (~8.08 km from centre)
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Sharp Park Beach
Beach
Beyond its nature trails & coastal views, this scenic beach features a popular fishing pier.
4.80 (67 reviews) (~17.58 km from centre)
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Stinson State Beach
Beach
👍👍 One of my favorite places to go in the bay area not too far and a good area if you come on the weekdays. Weekends do get crowded when it is warmer out. Long Beach front is nice just because it brings larger crowds and give more room for people to distance each other. The waters can be cold but if it...
4.80 (50 reviews) (~23.01 km from centre)
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Baker Beach
Beach
1-mi. beach area offering scenic cliffs, fishing spots, picnic tables & Golden Gate Bridge views.
4.70 (1.9K reviews) (~5.98 km from centre)
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Ocean Beach
Beach
3.5-mile white sand beach with fire pits & restrooms, a popular spot for flying kites & windsurfing.
4.70 (1.6K reviews) (~8.43 km from centre)
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Stinson Beach
Beach
👍👍 Free parking, wasn't busy on a Wednesday evening. Saw people swimming here, water was too cold for me in May but it was really nice to nap and take a walk along the beach with my feet occasionally in the water. There're bathrooms and place to wash off the ocean water. This is a really pretty place f...
4.70 (148 reviews) (~24.95 km from centre)
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Red Rock Beach
Beach
👍👍 Gorgeous beach with amazing wildlife and some traditionally clothing-optional areas to the east. The HUGE starfish and anemones are so cool. Kids absolutely love them. The beach is always super clean and pristine. The water is cold but beautiful and refreshing.
4.70 (106 reviews) (~22.41 km from centre)
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Funston Beach
Beach
👍👍 Beautiful place. Well-preserved. Lots of folks with pets. Great place to walk your dogs. Saw a fisherman and a surfer on the beach as well.
4.70 (64 reviews) (~10.01 km from centre)
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Coyote Point Beach
Beach
😐 Just a waterfront with a rocky shore. Underwhelming for a beach. There's a kids playground with swings in the general recreational area.
4.60 (895 reviews) (~22.54 km from centre)
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Thornton State Beach
Beach
Established in 1955, this rugged, 58-acre oceanside park features hiking & scenic views.
4.60 (689 reviews) (~11.22 km from centre)
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China Beach, San Francisco
Beach
Small cove in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area featuring a modest beach with tide pools.
4.60 (238 reviews) (~6.37 km from centre)
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Muir Beach
Beach
👍👍 We went when it was a bit cooler out and there was no crowd. Really fun little beach to hang out, relax, and explore a little. There’s a trail as well but we did not check that out. Parking was convenient and easy to find, but I can’t say I know what it’d be like on a warm summer day. Worth a visit.
4.60 (63 reviews) (~16.47 km from centre)
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