Baker Beach
The Verdict
"A mile of sand at the southwest edge of the Presidio with the Golden Gate Bridge framed at the north end. Water is too cold and currents too strong for swimming, and the north end is clothing optional. Picnic tables and grills, parking fills early on weekends."
What you need to know
Baker Beach sits at the southwest edge of the Presidio. The Golden Gate Bridge is visible from the beach, which runs about a mile along the coast. The water is too cold and the currents too strong for swimming. The north end is clothing optional. Picnic tables and grills are available. Parking fills early on weekends.