What are the best beaches in San Francisco?

BeachMap maps 28 beaches in San Francisco, California with live parking, conditions, tides, photos and ratings.

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Beaches in San Francisco, California

Compare 28 beaches in San Francisco with live parking, tide and condition details before you head out.

28 beaches mapped · Summer 2026 · updated June 16, 2026

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Best beaches in San Francisco

Aardvark Beach

San Francisco

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Albany Beach

San Francisco

Albany Beach is a beach in San Francisco, California. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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Baker Beach

San Francisco

Baker Beach is a beach in San Francisco, California. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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Baker Beach (Nudist Area)

San Francisco

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Black Sands Beach

San Francisco

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Bramble Beach

San Francisco

Bramble Beach, on the California coast near San Francisco, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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China Beach

San Francisco

China Beach, on the California coast near San Francisco, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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Coyote Point Beach

San Francisco

Coyote Point Beach, on the California coast near San Francisco, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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East Beach

San Francisco

East Beach is a beach in San Francisco, California. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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Encinal beach

San Francisco

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Keller Beach

San Francisco

Keller Beach, on the California coast near San Francisco, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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Kirby Beach

San Francisco

Kirby Beach, on the California coast near San Francisco, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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Lake Temescal Beach

San Francisco

Lake Temescal Beach is a beach in San Francisco, California. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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Marshall's Beach

San Francisco

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Niles beach

San Francisco

Niles beach, on the California coast near San Francisco, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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Ocean Beach

San Francisco

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Pacifica State Beach

San Francisco

Pacifica State Beach is a beach in San Francisco, California. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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Phillip Burton Memorial Beach

San Francisco

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Point Molate Beach

San Francisco

Find Point Molate Beach in San Francisco, California on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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Quarry Beach

San Francisco

Find Quarry Beach in San Francisco, California on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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Radio Beach

San Francisco

Radio Beach, on the California coast near San Francisco, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach

San Francisco

Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach is a beach in San Francisco, California. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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San Pedro Beach

San Francisco

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San Quentin Beach

San Francisco

Find San Quentin Beach in San Francisco, California on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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Schoonmaker Beach

San Francisco

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Sharp Park Beach

San Francisco

Find Sharp Park Beach in San Francisco, California on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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Swede's Beach

San Francisco

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Toll Plaza Beach

San Francisco

Toll Plaza Beach, on the California coast near San Francisco, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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San Francisco beaches: FAQ

What are the best beaches in San Francisco?: BeachMap maps 28 beaches in San Francisco, California with live parking, conditions, tides, photos and ratings.
Where can I check San Francisco beach parking?: Open any San Francisco beach below or use the live map to see real-time parking status before you drive.