Baker Beach

Baker Beach is a mile-long public beach located immediately west of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge at the base of high serpentine cliffs.

Its vast, sandy expanse is ideal for sunbathing and surf fishing, but swimming is perilous due to the cold water, big waves, and rip currents.

Enjoy beautiful views of Land's End, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Marin Headlands. On weekends, the beach is pretty crowded, and it's worth noting that the north end of the beach is clothes-free.