Let the crowds descend on Stinson and Ocean beaches. We’re headed for seven glorious stretches of sand you may have never realized even exist.
The Bay Area’s Pacific coastline is one of our greatest attractions. The beaches that dot and dapple this rugged meeting of land and sea are why many of us live here. We love how our beaches, large or small, have moods that change with the weather and day of the week, and almost all of them offer a distinctive sense of solace and serenity that can only be found on a sandy, wave-lapped shore.
There is ample opportunity to observe delicate sea creatures at Bean Hollow State BeachÕs tide pools; however, swimming is dangerous here because of cold water, rip currents and heavy surf. The two beaches are connected by the mile-long Arroyo de los Frijoles Trail that runs from Pebble Beach to Bean Hollow. Interpretive panels along the trail allow visitors to enjoy a self-guided tour. Harbor seals and their young are often seen napping on the shallow rocks just off the beach or swimming in narrow channels.
The 220-acre bluff top includes a section of the California Coastal Trail and offers views of Half Moon Bay and Pillar Point Harbor, agricultural lands and the world famous Mavericks surf break located approximately half a mile off shore, due west from the Pillar Point Air Force Station . An amazing escape from San FranciscoÕs city streets can be found at secluded MarshallÕs Beach, located just north of Baker Beach at the base of the PresidioÕs Batteries to Bluffs trail. An amazing escape from San Francisco’s city streets can be found at secluded Marshall’s Beach, located just north of Baker Beach at the base of the Presidio’s Batteries to Bluffs trail.
The trail and beach offer spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, Marin Headlands and the Golden Gate. If you’re lucky, in summer, you can spot migrating humpback whales off the coast and occasional bay porpoises and harbor seals swimming by. Shorebirds abound, and native wildflowers dot the serpentine rock cliffs and trailside. Marshall Beach is an epic spot for sunsets over the Pacific, but be prepared for the steep climb back up to the parking area. No restrooms or water available.
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