Beautiful beach! Great for the whole family and what a beautiful view! Stay away from the rocks closer to the bridge if you want to avoid naked people. On our walk we saw A few but thankfully I noticed before my 4 year old did, the first guy sat up to cover himself when he saw us walking with a small child. read more

Baker Beach is the best beach ever! The sand, cliffs and coves.... and don't forget, the spectacular view of the Golden Gate Bridge. If your on the fence of which beach to go to near SF, just go to Baker. Note- get there early, parking is the only bummer. read more

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"You look so fine... I want to break your heart and give you mine." There are two ways to live: success in staying or failure in dying. It's the crash of the waves that sets you free, the cold air combined with harsh, unfriendly sand. Kids, tourists, Chinese people and nude sunbathers coexist as one. And when you text "hooray boobs" jokingly to your friends, it comes out as "goosby bombs," because, damn you, Motorola, your T9 sucks... "People like us know how to survive... There's no point in living if you can't feel the life." It's not pretty, but it is what it is, a history that finds itself hidden. The gun turret spins as a man in costume operates it with a child. What brought down war machines evolves into a novelty attraction few people notice... "This is the noise that keeps me awake... My head explodes and my body aches." But sitting somewhere here between the golden suicide bridge and Robin Williams snorting coke in his bright pink mansion, you realize life is just one big, beautiful fucking mess. It's glamorously glorified Garbage... a loveliness that cuts you from the inside out. "I would die for you. I would die for you. I've been dying just to feel you by my side, to know that you're mine..." read more

The beach and the view is awesome. But I was pretty disturbed when I stumbled across dudes not wearing pants or underwear. Another thing that was a little annoying was the amount of people all over the rocks.. It only bothered me cause I was trying to get a cool shot of the bridge. There were A LOT of people but it didn't feel crowded. The beach is pretty long, so everyone is pretty spread out. I went on a Saturday around 3pm read more

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I've lived out here in the Bay Area for almost 8 years now. I've always heard about Baker Beach (boobies and peepees bouncing all around) but in all the years of living here I have never ventured to check it out. So when Bella asked me to spend the day taking in the sun with her I knew I couldn't pass it up. Bella + Baker Beach = BOING! No, I didn't see Bella's boobs. For reals. She is a lady and doesn't just whip them out for anyone. Although the thought ran though my head to shout out *FIRE!* or some such made up emergency in an attempt to make her jump up and run without putting her top back on. I was a gentleman though and kept my eyes to myself and took a pass on the juvenile pranks. Although there was a fly buzzing around that almost caused boobage to be exposed. If that fly wasn't also bothering me so much I would have let it buzz around as much as it wanted. It was annoying me as well though so I had to dispose of it when I had the chance. Peeners and boobs aside, this actually is a very nice beach. The sand was nice and I didn't feel like I had to worry about stepping on broken glass or any other foreign objects that could injure or disease me. It was a great day to eat a burrito on the beach and get a little bit of sun, even with the slight wind that cooled things down. I think I'll gather up all the hot Yelp racks and take them to Baker Beach before the weather gets too cold for some sunbathing...and I'll bring a jar of flies with me to release at just the right moment. read more

Unsavory nudies dragging their naughty bits through the sand and bumming around the beach eliminating any and all possible tan lines? Check. Hipsters wearing mom jeans and leather jackets... at the beach? Check. Illegal substances and glass bottles of booze as far as the eye can see? Check (but if you're a narc, I didn't see anything). Sweeping views of that famous red bridge connecting San Francisco to Marin County? Czech! Just when you thought San Francisco couldn't get any more gorgeous, there lies Baker Beach below the affluent community of Sea Cliff. On a hot day in the city when sunshine is breaking weather records that have stood valiant for decades, there's not a better way to waste away a weekend afternoon with dogs, sun, salt water, and some of the most bad ass skim boarders in Northern California. If only that helium-laced ball of orange gas made more appearances 'round these parts, I'd be a very, very happy chap. read more

My friend suggested we go here since we were in the neighborhood. It was a bit foggy that day, but there was a nice view of the Golden Gate bridge. I'd recommend strolling down a little bit to get a closer view of the bridge if you have time. We made it there just in time for the sun to set, and then we got cold and left. It's definitely on my list to visit again on a sunny day. I learned it was a nude beach afterwards. It was too cold for people to stroll in the buff. read more

Tuesday. Wake up 5AM. Work till 1:30PM. Hungry. You slept last night at like 8PM. Feeling groggy. .....Screw it! You go home, take your car, and drive straight to Volcano's Curry House. Smack down ~$9 for a chicken katsu curry and ~$5 for a Sharetea Oolong Tea Creama boba. Yelp the nearest beach- Baker Beach with consistent high ratings. Whip that bad boy car as fast as you can to Baker Beach. Parking is your beezy. You park in the first front spot. Carry your iPad, jacket, Yelp blanket, and food down to the shores. .....Breathe. It's 3:30PM. You sit there and literally watch the sun set. The Golden Gate Bridge to your right is breathtaking and the sun setting on the beach cliffs to your left is exhilarating. You're in love with the swirls of orange, pink, blue, and white. It's like seeing a free magical light show. The dark blue ocean waves beat faithfully against the shores. Seagulls calling. Sweet music to your ears. Few people around enjoying the scenery as well. A canine visits you to sniff out your food. It's a little chilly but you don't mind. The beach isn't that mucky either. Bliss. You're darn happy you did something entirely spontaneous. Nature. Peace. Souled out. read more

Eggplant Emoji + Peach Emoji + Melon Emoji x2 = Baker Beach Except on the day I went because I didn't see a single nudie. Hrmph. What gives? But I did see a massive bloated dead sea lion on the beach that dogs kept trying to play with... which was actually pretty cool. It's a great beach, nice little walk over and the bathrooms were really clean for public park bathrooms and actually smelled a lot better than most of San Francisco read more

Worst idea ever: Girl Scouts schedule a beach clean up at Baker Beach. Yup, I was there. read more

We came here for a photoshoot and had a decent time. The day was perfect. Not too hot, lots of sun, nice waves, and even dolphins in the water not far from us. Growing up in Europe, I've been to plenty of nude beaches and you see the older men roaming around in speedos and the younger generation being nude. That seemed okay. But at Baker Beach it was kind of frightful to see all these older men with large pot bellies and their junk hanging out doing crazy hippy dances in the water. It was not the ideal place to do a photoshoot. They seemed to enjoy the fact that we were taking photos of a girl in a bikini and walked as slowly as possibly between me and my subject. I was surprised by how many other photographers were here, though. I think for future beach shoots, I will go to a more private beach. There was plenty of parking when we got there, but for the effort, I think there are many better beaches since we are not SF natives. read more

Stunningly gorgeous beach right here in San Francisco. Are we in a big city? No more. Throw off your clothes and stretch. Arms thrown wide, legs long and warm. If you dare, get cold wet, swim till the cold is warm. Naked in the water is nice. Then jump out and stretch. This is the world. This is where we live. We love. We live. We thrive. Come here for rejuvenation. read more

First I tripped over a soccer ball, landing on my face with a sealed bag of Giles' droppings, then I take the first swig out of my champagne bottle to find that it's "dealcoholized" sparkling "wine." Finally I get taken down by a swarm of naked people. All in all, a tremendously successful afternoon with famous views of the Golden Gate bridge. read more

One of the most beautiful beaches in California. Granted, the water itself might be a little too cold(ok, freezing) to jump in and go swimming but it keeps the kids happy. The adults are just as entertained as well, laying in the sun without a care in the world. This long stretch of sand gives a spectacular view of the Gold Gate bridge from a different perspective. Just don't get too close otherwise you might see some nude sun-bathers. read more

The mere fact that were so fortunate to have such a beautiful beach with an historical and amazing view is enough to complete this review. I like this beach for many reason, but I think it reflects a sense of liberalism that you would be hard press to find in many places. On the right side of this beach one can be naked and free, free from most gawkers and peeping toms, and yet feel so comfortable about the essence of themselves. On the other side of the beach you have many people there who are having just as much fun playing together, building sand castles, running on the shore, conversing drinking wine, reading books or even just soaking up the rays. I reckon if i'm gonna pay so much to live here in this beautiful bay area i'm gonna enjoy it as much as I possibly can. It's interesting to have something so beautiful and so close, and not even take the time to appreciate it's beauty. Folks travel and pay thousands of dollars everyday to see a thing we have in our backyards. Dude i'm going tomorrow. See ya there Yelpers! Dude, I went to the beach...burrrrrrrrrrrrrr. The only things that were nude were the seagulls. read more

We loved our time there, very close to east bay, clean sand. The parking is little hard due to the location and this is not an easy fix due to how crowded San Fransisco bay area read more

If you want to catch this scenic spot on a sunny day, plan ahead to visit in during these months: Best: October, November, March, April Next: December, Jan, Feb, May, Sept AREUKIDDING?? June, July, August. Plan on fog and winds most days. Bring your best camera and tripod and you'll capture some great memories, whether with your sweetie, family, dogs, pocket mice or just getting away by yourself. Early mornings are amazing and you'll share the beach with just a few fishermen and early risers. Late afternoons offer great photo ops, as the hills turn orange and the Golden Gate bridge a deep burnished red. Remember to shoot wide open aperture for the best portraits, it'll save lots of Photoshop time later on. Kids love this beach, though the water's treacherous so small kids need to stay away fromt he waves! Tourists will find they'll take memories home with even the most casual snapshot (of course, GG Bridge has to be the backdrop). Dogs OK but gotta leash em. read more

Finally, another 5-star review! I was feeling bummed that lately my reviews have been negative, so I felt responsible to balance it out with a review of Baker Beach. Baker Beach is an amazing place to soak in the rays if you're a local, and also to get a breath-taking view of the bridge if you're a visitor. I'm lucky to live within (somewhat) walking distance, and about 5 minutes driving. Having a high-energy dog allows me a trip to the Beach almost daily to get him tuckered out. This beach is incredibly dog-friendly, for off-leash running. The beach is large enough to accommodate hundreds of people, and lets not forget about the nudists' area down towards the rocks. Fitness junkies come out for a jog and a trek up the cliff of stairs, and families come out for enjoying a day at the beach without the "city" feel. If you're a walking/hiking kind of person, a good 30 minutes and you've reached the bridge for amazing views of the city. There are restrooms and 2 parking lots, nothing fancy so don't expect much more than a latrine. Also, if you don't have a car, Muni buses drop you off right out front. read more

I've never run into anyone nude at Baker Beach. I come in the mornings when it's not too crowded (and it's never crowded then) to run on the beach, go up the sand stairs (it's challenging, especially at the top when the stairs are buried beneath the sand but it still slopes upward), run back down and repeat a couple of times. It's a nice place to run because it isn't crowded (though you may run into a boot camp) and the variety of terrains keeps it interesting (run on sand, go up the stairs, run on the dirt path, the Coastal Trail). You get to see the beach, trees, canons, shrubs, and the bridge. During the spring, the bumblebees can be aggressive though. The view of the Golden Gate Bridge is stunning and the ocean air feels so refreshing. Plus there's a bit of history too because of the old canons which they still fire from time to time. It's smaller, cleaner and more secluded than Ocean Beach. Easy, free parking. There are restrooms and picnic areas. Update: I saw a nude guy in the afternoon. He was sunburned and looked like a lobster. He even started doing some exercises on the beach. This was the MAIN part of the beach. Disturbing. I'm not going back there except early in the morning to run. read more

I'm one of the lucky ones. My afternoon at Baker Beach started with rockstar parking and once we walked down the path to the shoreline, we were met with an uncommonly warm, 100% sunny day. People (and not just one crazy person) were swimming, albeit close to the shore. Did you get that - sunny AND warm? Such a rare and sublime treat. The views of the famous orange bridge are stunning beyond compare... you may even find yourself walking farther than planned just to get a bit closer to the enigmatic structure. And if you're yearning for a workout fit for a west coast Rocky, then don't miss Baker Beach's sand stairs. You may just nickname them the stairway to hell in between huffs. Definitely part of the quintessential SF bucket list! read more

Beautiful beach, really nice to walk on and a great view of the Golden Gate Bridge. There are a lot of connecting trails to see other sites in the area, highly recommend visiting! read more

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Beautiful, beautiful beach. Right next to the golden gate bridge and the view is just breathtaking. But- I will never come here again and let me tell you why. I cut class with two of my friends on this rare hot, clear, and sunny day to go to Baker Beach. We laid out our towels, laid out on them and had been tanning for about 40 minutes when we had noticed this middle aged man just standing about 20 feet from us staring. He then proceeds to come to my friend to say, "hey i think i know you from somewhere, what's your name?" yeaaah nice pick up line man. NO. he was shooed away by us and we continued to tan. THEN, here's the kicker, an old man, probably in his 50s, wearing a small little gold speedo comes up and takes my friends slipper. not the pair of slippers, but just ONE and says, "hey, this is my slipper." my friends and i looked at each other wondering if this was some sort of joke and we told him to give the slipper back. we were all laying on our stomachs at this point and he SQUATS IN FRONT OF OUR FACES and says in his attempt to sound sexy, "what will you give me for this slipper?" EW. EW. EW. EW. there were a million people around and they were all just looking at us like we had somehow encouraged this perv to come to us. we got up and left and never came back again. Baker Beach is full of creepers. you just cant enjoy yourself there! read more

If my dog can cruise around this beach naked .... so can I. Now i just have to muster up the courage. read more

Baker Beach is a wonderful place to take a walk and get an amazing view of the Golden Gate Bridge. It's often quieter than other beaches in SF and can be a great place to relax by the water. There are picnic tables close to the beach as well. read more

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Located a few miles from the city centre this is a nice beach to go spend some time at. The area is lush and green and has some amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Parking is available and it's relatively easy to get to. It is fairly busy on the weekends. read more

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Unlike nearby China Beach, mile-long Baker Beach isn't protected enough to avoid the ominously treacherous pull of the riptide, but it's far more stunning. The chief attraction here is the opportunity to frolic au naturel mere miles from downtown, despite the usually fickle sunshine, chilly breezes, and seemingly resident fog banks. The merging of the Marin Headlands with the western side of the Golden Gate Bridge provides one of the best photo ops in the world. Sadly, the same cannot be said of most of the naked bodies that occupy the far end of the beach. read more

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People pissing you the fuck off? Kick it here on a not-so-sunny day...no one will bother you and no one will find you. Just don't walk too far down the beach. *shudder* read more

I love baker beach! its tranquil, its beautiful, its a place to sit and just watch the waves. Its a place where you can forget any woes and just enjoy. My favorite time here is sunset...... i have yet to see the sunrise here. read more

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Baker Beach is beautiful. It's much better than any of the other beaches I've been to in SF. The sand is nice and fluffy, it's well taken care of, the water actually looks appealing, and it's an all around great place to lay out and take advantage of the rare hot days that only grace their presence once in awhile. The views here are also beautiful- it would be a great place to take family from out of town. I'm not sure where the nude section was (which I keep reading about on Yelp), but that would be interesting haha. At least the area I went to was packed with young people partying in the sun. Fun times! read more

Olivia's Review: Baker Beach Nude Beach Wrong Baker Beach, oops! Instead of getting the captivating view of the Golden Gate Bridge, my girlfriends and I instead got the look of 10 subdued men at half mass climbing to full... just waiting for us to remove our bikinis. Did not happen. We stayed for 2 hours and somewhere between the last ten minutes they stopped looking (we had put our clothes back on and grabbed our stuff). I guess there's no such thing as a free all over body tan then. Besides them (I wish I could Italicize "THEM") the beauty of Baker beach was enslaving. The water was a beautiful cerulean (something I didn't think I'd see in an S.F. Beach) The mounds of cliffs, the caves, the crevices, the tranquil water rippling slowly on velvet sand reminded me of the Philippines and the shores of Oahu. That concludes my nude beach review. I will finish by rightfully naming it Sausage Beach! If I could plan a romantic evening here that involved a lantern, sandwiches from the yellow submarine and a naked stroll on the beach under a full moon then I would. Sadly I can't imagine it being permissible or safe! It was broad daylight when we went and I still saw my life flash before my eyes and my face on a milk carton and one of those guys on America's Most Wanted. read more

When I relocated to the Bay Area 4 years ago, I had my nude beach initiation at Baker. The most important thing about this spot - to me - is the beauty and historical significance. Baker is a highly selected location for wedding /graduation / family photos: I think I've seen at least one photo shoot during each of our approximate 12 or so visits. There is a great view of the Bridge... We've since moved to Pacifica, and we're two minutes from an even more alluring, clothing-optional beach, so we may never return to Baker - but it definitely has a place on my beach list. Parking was always an issue on beautiful days. There are two decently sized lots - one with restrooms - and there is additional parking along several streets. We usually park on the side of the road directly above the sand stairs, since it cuts down a lot of walking for us. We prefer the nudist section of the beach, and it is on the far right of the pretty big expanse of beach. To substantially shorten the sand slog grappling with chairs, coolers and small dogs that require carrying (or they are convinced they do...), you just take a right at the bottom of the sand stairs. The parking spot coordinates: between Kobbe and Pershing on Lincoln on the beach side. The sand is definitely cleaner than many local beaches. Families usually (and should, imo) gravitate toward the left and center areas of Baker, using the assigned parking lots. some pics of the sand stairs - http://www.presidio.gov/explore/Pages/baker-beach.aspx This is a really lovely beach, very romantic. There is usually a really entertaining game of volleyball (you can only imagine how entertaining) close to the edge of the beach. Very friendly people, who are a bit more in touch with their social boundaries than their naked compatriots at Grey Whale in Pacifica/Montara. read more

Just a great spot to hang out. People bring their dogs, and it has a nice view of the Golden Gate Bridge. read more

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Beautiful beach with beautiful sight of golden gate. Amazing place for photo shoot. Just make sure you go on a sunny day to enjoy this place the most. read more

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A great beach with a wonderful view of the golden gate. Water is way too cold to swim. Ladies, I suggest that although it's tempting to take part in the 'nude' aspect of this beach, there are some very off locals who will parade around peacocking and exposed in hopes to get your attention. My suggestion is to keep that bikini on... Being said, whilst clothed this beach is awesome and highly entertaining. read more

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I come here with my girl and guy friends to hang out mostly because of the beauty of the Pacific Ocean all around and the view of the Golden Gate Bridge just north but also for the atmosphere. I've been here when rap videos were being filmed, dog amusements were happening, hula hoop girls, guys singing Streisand karaoke, ultimate frisbee and sand soccer tournaments. It's a mile Long Beach with the family beach right at the parking lot. You can park and walk out to a wooden walkway. Tip: this is great for people in wheel chairs who wanna get down there closer to the sand and have a view of the Golden Gate! Yes, There is a small segment of this beach that is clothing optional but it is waaaay down towards the end of the beach. So proceed with caution and an open mind. I have been here naked and I have been here clothed and the only people who want to see it are the ones who look. Otherwise, look at the ocean and bridge, way better looking! Typically nudities it's not flaunted and people are respectful. Although I did witness a naked all-male, best-out-of-three, volleyball tournament, they do have a great public net right on the beach! Minus one star for usual overcast sky's, tough parking and not-so-great bathrooms. But when it's clear, it's hot! Tip #2: bring a beach umbrella if you wanna block the Sun or to get privacy from tourist onlookers while you sunbathe and hang out with your friends naked (or close to it, see my pic with the rap girls behind me!) San Francisco's best beach read more

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A good way to get to Baker Beach is to walk all the way from the eastern part of the Lands End trail and just continue walking on down Camino Del Mar..... My friend and I walked to Baker Beach this way, and we walked the whole stretch of the beach all the way to the tip where we saw a few casual nudists strolling about. That part of the beach is definitely not so kid-friendly, unless you raise your kids outside of the US without the whole nude taboo embedded in the culture. Anyway, Baker Beach is a little more secluded than Ocean Beach, but has a gorgeous, amazing view of Marin and the Golden Gate Bridge along the stretch of the beach. If you like looking at rocks on the beach, there are some areas where you can bend down and try to find a heart-shaped rock here. Beware of the incoming tide though; it surprises you once in awhile. A little ways away from the beach, there are some picnic areas for people to barbecue and hang out with friends. More or less, Baker Beach is most fun when you have a car to drive up here and when you have a lot of friends to enjoy the time at this picturesque spot. Needless to say, the best times to come here would be early morning on a sunny day. If you come later in the day, that's fine as well, but just beware of running into a strolling nudist. read more

I have lived in SF most of my life, and I've only started going to Baker Beach this year. I had driven by it just a couple of times, but 2007 was the first time I've stepped foot onto the beach. We were very lucky because it was such a gorgeous day out. It was a relaxing afternoon, hanging out with a large group of random people, and bonding over the booze and the burying of each other in the sand. It has the reputation of being a clothing-optional environment. Did I see any boobies or wieners? Mostly wieners if you wander toward the bridge. They tend to stick to the northern end of the beach. Just enjoyed the spectacular views of the Golden Gate and Pacific Ocean. It's easy to tell yourself not to wear sunscreen when the sun doesn't seem to be beating down... I have the sunglass tan to prove it too! The portable toilets are stenchy, but if you go towards the other parking lot by the picnic/BBQ/day-use area, there are some other bathrooms there... MUCH nicer. read more

Great place to visit if you haven't taken a classic picture of the beach with the golden gate as the background. Took my dog there for the first time and loved it! Friendly people there too but you'll find that anywhere in SF :) read more

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Yay Baker Beach! Another place I always take my out-of-state friends when they visit. Why? Naked people. Especially old saggy balls men. I find them quite amusing. Breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Awesome people watching. Lovely sea glass and rocks to collect. Great views of the Sea Cliff homes. Plenty of free parking. They do have bathrooms (@Mira G, maybe you were just in the upper parking lot?), and picnic areas on the opposite side of the parking lot as well. And its pet and workout friendly. See you on the beach - naked yo. I look good naked. peace, love, and good booze ~ chase read more

Oh, dearest Baker Beach. How I love thee, except for when it's awesome weather and i choose to bring my dog out, but your other fans choose to bring their penises out. Seriously - watch out, it's a nude beach, and though there aren't many nudes, on a day like this, Sept 26, 2009 in SF with gorgeous weather, there are many nude men (which I don't care about), but many nude men petting my dog (which I do care about since it makes it awkward to have to talk to them when my dog wants to jump up. yep visualize that). There are the old and young nudes alike. Most of them are men in their 50's walking around, with shyer nude couples in their 20's sitting near the back. Oh yea, my favorite is still the guy playing frisbee by himself, and the dude I saw stretching today. The one where he was on his back, legs spread eagle - - unnecessary. Baker Beach is AWESOME. Been coming for years. Porto-potties though, and that sucks. But seriously beautiful. I like it better when it's foggy and you can go out there with some friends and some blankets, some wine, a bocci ball set, and you're set for the day! I like it more vacant like that, but on a sunny day it will be crowded with the dressed and non-dressed alike, and the girls in bikin's (we still don't live in LA, ladies). The multi-mil houses look a little more beat up than I remember but still stand iconically on the cliffs. And the view to the GGB is unbeatable. But honestly this place is great. It's small, smaller than Ocean Beach, but quite a bit more picturesque. A lot of character and charm. bathrooms are hard, i don't know where there is running water but there are picnic tables near the parking (not on or near the beach). I think the best and easiest way to get here is to go down California, go North on 25th, then right at the stop sign (2 blocks in). Follow till you see the signs for Baker Beach on your left. If you see Baker Beach apartments on the right, you went a little too far. dogs off leash - yes nude - yes prefer to keep clothes on - yes Woohoo, as good as it gets! read more