Mile-long Baker Beach lies at the foot of rugged serpentine cliffs west of the Golden Gate. Large waves, undertow and rip currents make the beach unsafe for swimming, but it provides panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands and Lands End. You can fish or check out the shorelife along the beach and rocky shoreline.
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On sunny weekends, be prepared for crowds and parking congestion.
A picnic area with tables, grills, and restroom facilities is tucked in the cypress grove at the east end of the parking lot.
Baker Beach can be warm enough for sunbathing and picnicking.
Look for the display of historical military photographs inside the Battery Chamberlin magazine.
Hikers can pick up the Coastal Trail on the cliffside.
The northernmost end of Baker Beach is frequented by clothing-optional sunbathers.
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Mile-long Baker Beach lies at the foot of rugged serpentine cliffs west of the Golden Gate. Large waves, undertow and rip currents make the beach unsafe for swimming, but it provides panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands and Lands End. You can fish or check out the shorelife along the beach and rocky shoreline.
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