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Baker Beach

ExploreSan Francisco, San Francisco4.6/5

Over Deze Plek

A stunning mile-long sandy beach with iconic Golden Gate Bridge views. Families can enjoy picnic areas with grills, explore tidepools, and build sandcastles. The south end is family-friendly with picnic tables and restrooms tucked in a cypress grove.

Info

Leeftijdscategorie

2-5, 5-8, 8-12

Type Locatie

Outdoor

Prijsniveau

Free

Beste Tijd

Sunny afternoons, September-October for warmest weather

Parkeren

Two free parking lots. Arrive early on sunny weekends as lots fill quickly.

Tips

Stick to the south end for family-friendly areas. The north end is clothing-optional. Strong riptides make swimming dangerous.

KinderwagenvriendelijkVerschoontafel--Eten Ter Plaatse--Reservering Nodig--

Tags

beachgolden-gate-bridgepicnicscenicfree
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Locatie

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