Located in North San Francisco, China Beach is one of San Francisco’s most underrated beach destinations. Small and centrally located, it’s the perfect beach for travelers and locals who want an easily accessible beach just minutes from San Francisco’s action. The beach’s green hills and baby blue waters create the beach’s peaceful and picturesque setting. On its smooth sandy shores, beachgoers can marvel at the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Despite being the closest beach to Downtown San Francisco, China Beach is less popular, making it an easily accessible paradise with abundant street parking.
Although enjoyed mainly by locals, China Beach has amenities for all types of beachgoers. With picnic tables, showers, restrooms, and well-maintained sand, China Beach is a comfortable place to lounge on the beach, sunbathe, and spend time with loved ones. Prefer a more active beach day? Beachgoers can explore the beach’s tide pools to watch marine wildlife, and hike at the nearby Land’s End hiking trails.
