Saturday our family of 4 took our Goldendoodle and some sand toys and had an absolute blast! Our dog and eldest loved running thru waves! Her little sister giggled as she buried her in sand! This amazing SF beach offers amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge, free parking, restrooms, dog rinse/shower area, picnic tables, and bbqs! 5/5 stars! Will return to take pics of the Golden Gate Bridge! SYOY! :-D read more

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The spot to dip in for open water swimming with fantastic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. Sizable parking lot right off the beach that I believe is free- and it's accessible for the disabled. Grab your kayak, your wetsuit or lace up your sneakers to go along the water line and take in world class views. read more

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Parking is free. Get here early especially on warm weekends. Apparently you can park on the grass. I was concerned about getting ticketed but everyone was doing it. I did see a sign to keep off the lawn but that was only in one area. There are restrooms nearby. Not the cleanest to say the least though. It's stinky. There's also a water fountain and one for the doggies too and outdoor showers. The beach is relatively clean with minimal debris. It has great views of the Golden Gate Bridge on one side and Alcatraz on the other. Here's a tip: check out the live cams to see how busy the beach is before going. read more

Crissy Field East Beach - Beaches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ocean Beach gets a lot of attention, but I prefer a beach with a more depth of field view. Here you can see out to the bridge, Alcatraz, Angel Island, the city skyline, and Berkeley instead just the abyss of the ocean. Most of the time parking is easy but if you get to one of those beautiful hot and no fog SF days OMG the parking and line into the parking lot from the street is crazy. I'd highly suggest bringing food in as there isn't a lot around here. Dynamo Donuts, is close-by but for lunch type food I'd suggest picking something up at nearby Safeway first or walking 10 minutes to the Marina. read more

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Our Government got this right...sorta shocked to say that. Crissy Field is a must visit I loved taking my dogs here for a walk Stunning views everywhere you stare Perfect for a picnic, walk, bike ride, or dog walk Pure heaven read more

Crissy Field East Beach - Beaches Near Me - San Francisco, California

A stunning spot with panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. Recommend read more

Crissy Field East Beach - Golden Gate - Beaches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Well... I was going baker beach (been there a few times riding by car).... I actually went from pier 39 via bicycle to here (rode bart and the closest would be embarcadero).. and my maps said 20 ish more miles to baker beach but I got tired (still a bit out of shape but was 30 lbs heavier 3 months ago) This.. is actually a fine beach. Fine enough to Just to go relax and sit.. To ... just get away and reflect, and think. There's "Crissy Field" and "Crissy Field East" so overall covers a good area. Feel that breeze and the ambience of good people around you. Bring your pet dog if you like and there's a doggie wash / rinse area in front of the bathrooms. I sat on this nailed long piece of weathered wood out on the sand but it's hard and numbing my butt. There's benches tho but off the sand. You still get to see the Golden Gate Bridge but probably not up close as if you were at baker beach. Best bring a chair, blanket quilt etc if you wanna sit in the sand area. The cycling of a distance isn't that bad for me (of course I had to walk my bike due to pedestrian traffic and if you're going uphill being a struggle). read more

Crissy Field East Beach - Beaches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Beautiful beach. I went into the water in July, it was very cold but quite an experience that I will never forget! You can see the Golden Gate and the Bay. Make sure you warm up with a heater in your car and have 2 gallons or so of water that you can warm up in the car also beforehand. read more

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Part of the great Fort Chronkhite to Pescadero coastal areas! Enjoyed a short walk on a very cold windy Dec. 20. Sometimes beaches are best in their cold/wild day solitudes. read more

Crissy Field East Beach - Close enough for solstice pic?? - Beaches Near Me - San Francisco, California

It is beautiful area for family gatherings together with 5-6 BBQ pits with benches. You can enjoy the beach as the Golden Gate Bridge is the centerpiece! There are trails you can walk with amazing view of the bridge and the beach. I came here on Labor Day weekend which was pretty busy but I was able to find a parking space around 5PM for the sunset view. read more

Crissy Field East Beach - Beaches Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Free parking at east beach at west beach you have to pay. Bathrooms are clean dogs are happy water is cold. Great for kites! read more

Crissy Field East Beach - Golden gate bridge - Beaches Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is the best dog friendly beach in SF! It's not too long of a walk down & back, just enough to get my dog tired with throwing his ball in the water. Most of the dogs at this beach are dog-friendly & other owners typically are chill and understand when we are training our very excited & very friendly puppy there. This beach is always windy, so just be careful on windy days when the waves are big - I recommend a doggy life jacket! The sand is smooth along the water & there is plenty of parking. It has a great view of Golden Gate Bridge & lots of great people watching - cute dogs & lots of wind and kite surfers! read more

Fantastic place to view the Golden Gate Bridge from the other side of Baker Beach. Super soft sand like the desert. "Premium" even. We'll be back. read more

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Beautiful getaway from the city noise! Did you know that Crissy Field was the first Air Coast Defense Station on the Pacific coast? Many of you probably did, but did you know who it was named after? It was named in honor of Major Dana Crissy who was one of the pioneers of air travel in the United States and the base commander of Mather Field in Sacramento, California. He died on October 8, 1919 when their plane crashed during a landing at Salt Lake City, Utah. Crissy Field was an airfield until the end of the Vietnam war in 1974 when the Army closed it to airplanes, but let helicopters continue to operate for a few more years. Then in 1994, as part of a national reduction in the number of functioning military bases, the Army decommissioned the Presidio and the National Park Service and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy took control of the area. At that time Crissy Field was declared a "derelict concrete wasteland" due to environmental concerns. However, after a successful campaign led by the Parks Conservancy that started in 1998, Crissy Field was transformed into a space that all San Franciscans could enjoy and opened to public in 2001. Crissy Field is a recreational paradise to those of us who live in the city. It offers amazing views of San Francisco Bay. There are has easy hiking routes as well as beaches and picnic areas. The beaches offer an enjoyable recreational space for families on warm and sunny days. There are areas where dogs may go off leash and run around or even swim! It is so much fun to watch dogs chase after a stick into the bay and swim back with it in their mouths! You can walk on the sand all the way to the end of the beach near West Bluff Picnic Area or take the trail just above the beach that leads to under the Golden Gate Bridge. read more

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East Beach is an underrated SF beach that more people should know about! It's fairly quiet compared to other SF beaches, but there's a lot of runners, walkers, and people with dogs. It's good for picnicking and offers a beautiful view of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and downtown SF and the Palace of Fine Arts from many different vantage points while also still being close to Crissy Field and the Presidio. It can be foggy and windy (what does one expect in this city) but I think that just adds to the aura and view. read more

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** The following review reflects my experience DURING the COVID-19 pandemic. ** I have to admit It's difficult for me to think of San Francisco as a beach town even though it's surrounded on three sides by water. Of course, there's Ocean Beach to the west and a speck of a beach at Crane Cove to the east (among other such specks). To the north are several beaches that actually feel more like beaches like Baker Beach with all them nekkid people and this more kid-friendly beach that happens to be surrounded by the city's big landmarks - the Palace of Fine Arts, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Wave Organ. Yes, the Wave Organ. Ga-bloot, ga-bloot. Not that there wasn't any nekkid people here either. Just one guy who was doing a happy dance in the sand and giving new meaning to getting jiggy with it, or more accurately, jiggly. But that didn't prevent families from parking themselves on the sand, though the populace consisted mostly of kite surfers and polar bear swimmers in wetsuits. The more rustic part of the beach westward was worth a stroll as well, and the adjoining Golden Gate Promenade takes you all the way to Fort Point (even though it's currently closed). RELATED - Exploring the Marina? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2HyFdzC read more

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This is a pretty simple beach in a great location in between thd presidio and marina, and within walking distance to the beautiful Palace of Fine Arts. The beach is made up dark, smooth brown sand (can be mistaken as being wet when seen in photos), with spectacular views of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands. The shoreline is peaceful, listening to the splash of the waves while picnicking in the sand. It's for sure cold, especially along the water, so come prepared with a sweatshirt or blanket, even in the sunshine. The breeze won't let you forget that you're in San Francisco (unless there's a heat wave of course). I came early to beat the crowds during an event, to watch the Blue Angels air show during Fleet Week. But on a typical day, finding parking and space to relax in the sand should be effortless (they have a large free parking lot, which is awesome and convenient). People let their dogs roam free (which seem all well behaved), and kids insanely frolic in the ice cold water, while building sand castles along the shore, seemingly immune to the low temperatures. The beach stretches all the way to the Golden Gate Bridge and you can easily see Fort Point in the distance. The restrooms are easy to find, as there's a red marker (looks like a flag from a distance) flapping in the air from a pole. There are also outdoor showers to wash the sand off you, as well as mini dog showers, next to the restroom building. A wide concrete pathway with lots of open seating (on a regular day) runs parallel to the beach, between the sandy area and parking lot. Also great terrain for biking or rollerblading, even when it's covered in sand too. There are no eateries or snack bars at or near this beach, so pack a lunch, or be prepared to take a short drive/walk off site for food or drinks (there's a Safeway in the marina about 5 minute drive away without traffic). read more

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This isn't a business but a beach with a great free parking lot in an area with mostly paid parking lots. There is no security, but is usually pretty full with people so there are always eyes around... to at least report in a timely fashion if not prevent car break ins read more

Tons of parking! Make sure to keep an eye out when you are making a left to the entrance because there was no sign. Came here when it was raining and late in the afternoon. Got a beautiful foggy view of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. It was peaceful! There were also some people jogging with their dogs. Great spot for to take pictures! Will definitely come back on a sunny day. read more

Surprisingly as a bay area native, living here for so many years--we havent been to any SF beach up until recently. We wanted to go to a spot that had a nice view and could allow us to relax / escape the heat that we experienced these last couple of weeks. On Sunday, we got to the beach around 8am and there were plenty of parking and space to set up our tent. However, around 10-11am, things became packed and lots of folx started to settle in. Although it was busy, we had a great time and took lots of nice photos. Would come again and maybe spend some time at the Palace of Fine Arts thats right next to this place! :) read more

Okay, so this water is no joke. When I was little boy in Puglia, Italy (in the south, at the heel of the Italy "boot"), the waters are very warm. The San Francisco Bay feels like you are inside a bucket of ice water, with the thought in back of your mind that inside that bucket, is great white sharks and deadly ocean current to sweep you out to be grounded into pieces by huge boat propeller. Or maybe knock unconscious by wind surfer who has been drinking alcohol all day. But really, these things are not things you should be worry about. Wait for hot day to come to this beach, bring some sandwiches, park in grassy area, talk to the nice surfers (who often are smoking marajuana), and sit in your beach chair. Look where you are, such a beautiful view of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Marin. The sand between the toes. Then--take deep breath, dive in. You are alive! read more

The location is amazing, such a beautiful location as it is right within the bay and you can continue to walk down the strip to even reach the bridge or the palace of fine arts. Very dog friendly, very family friendly. It's so easy to pick up some food near the area and have a mini picnic on the beach. No need to pay for parking, though the parking lot does get full on occasion so beware! As it is SF, this is not the place to sunbathe so bring a jacket or two. The city is beautiful as it is cold! read more

Crissy Field East Beach is a pleasant, enjoyable experience. The atmosphere and views are pleasant, enjoyable. I recommend this beach for all those San Franciscans who live in walking distance. read more

This beach is Dog Friendly ... I unleash my buddy n he enjoys the sand and play with other dogs too ... I haven't seen or Experienced it yet .. but it's safe to say that Dog Owners here are responsible to carry a poop bag.. unlike some areas ... of the city .. I'd recommend this place not only with the view of Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz... our little best friends would certainly love this place read more

Awesome beach in San Francisco. We were walking around to see the Painted Ladies, Full House house etc, and wanted to get good views of the Golden Gate bridge. After stumbling around on the Presidio, we figured out how to get down from the heights and found this beach. It was exactly what we were looking for. Peaceful, not too many people, and perfectly relaxing. Water was cold so it's not that kind of beach; very windy as well. But you can't beat that view. Plenty of parking and dog friendly as well. Stop by if you're looking for what we were. read more

Still a great place to take your dog after all these years. Epic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Sausalito make this a must stop for any tourist visiting San Francisco. This past weekend we finally got a sunny day and it was nice to get outside with the dog off leash. Granted everyone else had the same idea so it was a bit crowded but, still lovely. Parking can be an issue on days like yesterday so, maybe walk down to the area if you're close enough. Other than that, check the photos because you'll see what I'm talking about. It's a great photo op, place to people watch and during off the grid season (April-October) this is a great destination after lunch. read more

Crissy Field East Beach - Scotch on east beach - Beaches Near Me - San Francisco, California

It's doggie heaven! As in, heaven for our dog. We were invited by our human friends to hang out at East Beach, the north edge of Crissy Field. We arrived by Lyft, and it was easy to find. Glad we didn't have to deal with parking, since it seemed scarce. The sand on the beach is clean, and the water is clear. Lots of room for all dogs to play. Our puppy was a little too enthusiastic, so we had to keep him on leash, but it's technically an off leash beach. I mean, there's a ton of other things to do on the beach. That's just why we were here. The weather here is much sunnier and warmer than Fort Funston (of course) but both are equidistant for us in Mission Bay, so... I'd personally prefer East Beach. Then again our dog is equally happy at both, so I guess that's what really matters at the end of the day. read more

Wasn't that scene in "Nine Months" shot here? What a rom-com.. Jeff Goldblum plays a classic Marin-ite and Robin Williams the madcap doctor. Windy and picturesque, this beach is perfect for your dog and a toddler. They'll romp in the channel that feeds Crissy Field Marsh from the Bay. Plenty of parking and bathrooms. The nearby youth center is awe inspiring with labs and classrooms and a wind farm. read more

Crissy Field East Beach - Beaches Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a beautiful beach in SF! It's relaxing and a comfortable place. Bring your blanket and relax in the sand or bring your dog and have fun. It maybe Wendy or cold but we are in the West Coast so it expected. This is for sure a nice beach. Bring a couple of cold ones or some mimosas and enjoy! read more

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My son and I really enjoyed this beach, they have a nice area where the kids can play safely without having to get into the main ocean- there's some water flowing through that area, I took some pretty amazing pictures, the view is spectacular! read more

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Excellent walking beach that welcomes dogs, early in the morning you can enjoy fantastic views of the Golden Gate bridge which are excellent for pictures. Plenty of parking as well and no fee for parking which is nice considering how many places in the city charge if you need to park a car. read more

Crissy Field East Beach - Beaches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Wow totally awesome place to take your puppers and let them run run run off leash. There are alot of different breeds running around so i am sure ur dog will find a new friend to run around with read more

Crissy Field East Beach - Beaches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Not the biggest beach but super family and dog friendly and it was really clean the day I was there. Such an amazing view. Good for locals and visitors. I'm not sure if it's legal for dogs to be off the leash here but everyone's dogs were off the leash and loving life. read more

Parking was quick and the beach was not crowded at all such a peaceful place take a light sweater it was cold that day read more

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While this place holds several fond memories for me, I never knew the name of this beach until I noticed the check-in from a fellow Yelper. My babygirl always called it "Crissy Beach" due to it's proximity to Crissy Field. Makes enough sense to me, so that's what I've been calling it as well. She told me she used to visit this area with her dad when she was young, so I was happy that I was the first person other than her father to bring her here. During the day, it's a nice enough beach to relax on a warm day with a fantastic view of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. Come sundown, it's home to one of the best sunsets, you'll ever see. Watching the sun set behind the hills of Marin, just over the bridge is mesmerizing. As the winds are often gusty through here, if the weather will cooperate, there's nothing better than laying a blanket down and catching the sunset with your great love. If it's windy, just curl up in the and build a blanket fort. Be sure to peek out every now and then to catch the sun setting. Aside from the killer views, and amazing sunset, the free parking lot is what really wins me over. Who knew they still had those in SF? read more

WOW!!! I've lived in San Francisco all my life and haven't been here until this past weekend. Just happened to be driving by the Presidio and looking for a spot to have a little picnic and chill at. And we drove into this little driveway to the right and we found a FANTASTIC VIEW. This is one of the most scenic places in the world. You have the Golden Gate Bridge to your left, Alcatraz to the right and Sausalito, Tiburon in front of you. A great spot to bring some out of town guests and a great spot to check out when you just feel like having a "I feel so lucky to live in San Francisco" moment. Smile and tell yourself "Damn, life is good!" read more

Came here today to BBQ (www.GrillaxinBBQ.com) for a client who was holding a summer bbq for her staff. Great location, plenty of parking, lots of friendly dogs and SPECTACULAR views of the Golden Gate Bridge. The proximity to the restroom and parking is what makes this such a great location for a group picnic area. There's also the walking path and the beach not too far away. Only bad thing I can say about this spot is that it gets REALLY windy! read more

This is one of my favorite places in SF. Beautiful views and relaxing. Totally bring a jacket though. read more

Crissy Field East Beach - Beaches Near Me - San Francisco, California

Whoever said "San Francisco has shitty beaches," clearly has not been to East Beach in the Presidio. Golden Gate Bridge to your right, Alcatraz Island to your left, tons of unique people, kite surfers, sunshine, and good vibes. What more could you want from a beach?! read more

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This was a very cute little beach! The sand was very white, clean and the view was amazing. read more

Crissy Field East Beach - Beaches Near Me - San Francisco, California