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Candlestick Point Beach

Candlestick Point Beach

United States, California, San Francisco 

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Candlestick Point Beach

United States, California, San Francisco 

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Located in the city of San Francisco, Candlestick Point Beach is a very small and narrow beach that is a part of the Candlestick Point State Recreation Area. Also known as Jack Rabbit Beach, Candlestick Point Beach is situated on the north side of Candlestick Park.  Candlestick Point Beach has a well-known windsurfing launch spot called Windsurfer Circle.  Candlestick Point Beach is also a perfect destination for fishing, kayaking, and biking.  Candlestick Point Beach welcomes dogs on leash in Candlestick Park and on the beach.

If you get hungry, there are many restaurants within a 12-minute drive of Candlestick Point Beach. Naan ‘N’ Curry is an Indian restaurant serving paneer tikka masala, Palak paneer, mutter paneer, aloo vindaloo, daal makhani, and mixed vegetables. The Chinese restaurant Panda Express offers fast food items including spring rolls, noodles, dim sums, and Szechwan chilly chicken. Another good restaurant near Candlestick Point Beach is Burma Café, a Burmese restaurant featuring tea-leaf salad, samosa soup, dry noodles, white rice, mohinga, and kausuetho.

If you are looking for a hotel near Candlestick Point Beach, you can drive 20 minutes to the upscale Pacifica Beach Hotel that features a pool, restaurant, bowling alley, and hiking and windsurfing tours. The 2-Star Americas Best Value Inn San Francisco Pacifica has a bowling alley. If you are looking for an affordable hotel near Candlestick Point Beach, the 1-Star Deluxe Inn offers spacious rooms.

Candlestick Point Beach offers many amenities including picnic tables, barbecues, paved bike paths, accessible features, a grass park, and a fishing pier.

There are many fun activities at Candlestick Point Beach including fishing, windsurfing, kayaking, biking, hiking, birdwatching, kiteboarding, and beach walking.

Getting to Candlestick Point Beach is very easy – the beach’s free parking lot is situated near 1150 Carroll Avenue and provides easy access to the beach.

If you are looking for attractions near Candlestick Point Beach, there are many within a 30-minute drive. Floating Taj Mahal or The Taj Mahal Houseboat was built by Bill Harlan and features marble floors, a wine cellar, a top-level solarium for meditation, and a sauna. The Marin Headlands Art Institute is an arts organization that hosts an internationally recognized artist-in-residence program and offers tours and exhibitions. Named after naturalist John Muir, Muir Woods National Monument is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and is home to 240-acres of coast redwood forests. Another great attraction near Candlestick Point Beach is Mooncow Bay, a historical landmark that is a fantastic place to click Instagram-worthy pictures and picnic or camp.

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    Does Candlestick Point Beach have parking? If so, is it free or paid?

    Yes, this Beach provides free parking at the entrance, although spaces are limited. Visitors can also find street parking nearby for easy access to the beach.

    Does Candlestick Point Beach have lifeguards?

    No, this Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach - please be careful when swimming on this beach.

    Is Candlestick Point Beach a family-friendly beach?

    No, this Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.

    Is Candlestick Point Beach good for swimming?

    Yes, this Beach boasts excellent swimming conditions, attracting swimmers of all skill levels with its gentle waves and clear waters.

    Does Candlestick Point Beach have restrooms?

    Yes, Restrooms are conveniently available on or adjacent to the beach at this Beach.

    Is Candlestick Point Beach a nude beach?

    No, this Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.

    Is there food near Candlestick Point Beach?

    Yes, this Beach has multiple food options near or on the beach, including restaurants and beach vendors.

    What are the activities at Candlestick Point Beach?

    Yes, this Beach is renowned for its vibrant beach scene, offering various activities for everyone to enjoy Bike Paths, Fishing, Hiking.

    Does Candlestick Point Beach have accommodations for people with disabilities?

    No, this Beach does not have accommodations for people with disabilities.

    Is Candlestick Point Beach a dog-friendly beach?

    Yes, bring your dog with you to this Beach!

    Is Candlestick Point Beach good for surfing?

    No, this Beach is not generally considered to be good for surfing.

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