{"id":7926,"date":"2013-06-19T10:28:53","date_gmt":"2013-06-19T10:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/?p=7926"},"modified":"2015-12-03T03:55:58","modified_gmt":"2015-12-03T03:55:58","slug":"best-beaches-near-san-francisco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/7926\/best-beaches-near-san-francisco\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Beaches Near San Francisco"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Bay Area has no shortage of beaches, but not all of them are created equal. For that reason, we\u2019ve scoped out six beaches that are cooler than everyone else\u2019s beach. These are the sandy spots that will have your friends saying, \u201cYou went where?\u201d while you grin mysteriously, knowing all the while you were within easy disctance of the city.<\/p>\n<p>For each sandy spot, we\u2019ve sussed out the good (\u201cThe Sunny Side\u201d), the bad (\u201cThe Sand in Your Teeth\u201d), and a tip or two (\u201cThe SPF\u201d) to make your beach trip a breeze. Meet the <strong>best beaches near San Francisco<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Beach to Hop, Skip, and Go Naked!:<\/strong>\u00a0Bonny Doon Beach, Davenport<br \/>\n<strong>The Sunny Side:<\/strong> Don\u2019t be shy! This ocean-cliff oasis will feel like your own private beach. Quiet and secluded, it&#8217;s the perfect place to go <em>au naturel<\/em> without a second thought. Expect dreamy sunsets, beach walks, and few people who tend to keep their distance.<br \/>\n<strong>The Sand in Your Teeth:<\/strong> The beach can get windy and kick up sand. Check the weather before heading out, and bring along a good pair of shoes to navigate the trail down to the beach, which can be slippery.<br \/>\n<strong>The SPF:<\/strong>\u00a0While the official mantra is that nudity is banned, the signs are largely ignored. Stay in the quieter areas and don&#8217;t bother other beach-goers and you should be fine. To feel truly communal, join the Community Seed Earth Spirit Fellowship for their summer <a href=\"http:\/\/www.communityseed.org\/ongoing-events\/beach-clean-up\/\" target=\"_blank\">beach clean-ups<\/a>.<br \/>\n<strong>Directions:<\/strong>\u00a0Take\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/\">Caltrain<\/a>\u00a0south to the San Jose Diridon Station. Then take the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scmtd.com\/\">Santa Cruz Metro<\/a>\u00a0bus 17 to \u00a0the Santa Cruz Metro Center, and catch bus 40 or 42 for Bonny Doon. Note that this can be quite a haul. Should you choose to drive, there is paved parking on the west side of Highway 1 (arrive early for a spot). Cross over the railroad tracks and follow the trail to the beach. The clothing-optional area is at the north end.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/beaches-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-7943 lazyload\" title=\"bay area beaches\" alt=\"bay area beaches\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/beaches-1.jpg\" width=\"432\" height=\"432\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-7943 lazyload\" title=\"bay area beaches\" alt=\"bay area beaches\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/beaches-1.jpg\" width=\"432\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/beaches-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/beaches-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/beaches-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/beaches-1-25x25.jpg 25w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a>Best Beach to Get Wild (Sort Of):<\/strong> A\u00f1o Nuevo State Park, Pescadero<br \/>\n<strong>The Sunny Side:<\/strong> There\u2019s a reason this is a &#8220;best beach&#8221; list instead of a compilation of \u201cbest hikes\u201d or \u201cbest camping spots.\u201d Many of us like the<em> idea<\/em> of the wilderness, but let\u2019s face it: We\u2019d rather hit the beach. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/5109\/ano-nuevo-state-park\/\" target=\"_blank\">A\u00f1o Nuevo<\/a><\/strong> offers the perfect dose of wildlife and walking trails\u2014with all the comforts and level ground of a beach (let\u2019s not strain ourselves, people). Take a self-guided tour during summer months, or hop on a guided tour to see the elephant seals during breeding season (December to March). Picnic tables, restrooms, and drinking water are available at the visitor\u2019s center.<br \/>\n<strong>The Sand in Your Teeth:<\/strong>\u00a0Given the fact that it&#8217;s limited to guided tours during breeding season, and that this stretch of coast tends to be cold and windy year round, the park is more a nature fix than your typical day at the beach.<br \/>\n<strong>The SPF:<\/strong>\u00a0Break out those layers and bring a thermos of hot cocoa if you come early in the morning. From April to November, can pick up a permit at the visitor&#8217;s center to set out on self-guided walk.<br \/>\n<strong>Directions:<\/strong>\u00a0It\u2019s best to drive to this one. The park is located 30 miles south of Half Moon Bay, just west of Highway 1. The hardcore, and those staying overnight, could take\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/3418\/samtrans-information-guide\/\">SamTrans<\/a>\u00a0to Cabrillo Highway and Pomponio beach, and then bike from there. The bus journey with transfers takes just under 3.5 hours, with an additional 1.5 hours of biking.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Beach to feel like a Kid Again:<\/strong> Main Beach,\u00a0Santa Cruz<br \/>\n<strong>The Sunny Side:<\/strong>\u00a0It may seem an obvious option, but there is little that can beat the seaside nostalgia found at the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/3576\/review-santa-cruz-boardwalk\/\">Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk<\/a><\/strong>. And if you&#8217;re looking to be in the center of things, look no further. The beach itself is a hub for volleyball, surfing, kayaking, and fishing on the pier. And when you get tired of the sand, venture over to the boardwalk to enjoy the funnel cake and coasters that childhood dreams are made of.<br \/>\n<strong>The Sand in Your Teeth:<\/strong> Hailed as \u201cthe place to be\u201d and the best place to people watch, Main Beach can get crowded, especially in the summer months.<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/beach3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-7954 lazyload\" title=\"best san francisco beaches\" alt=\"best san francisco beaches\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/beach3.jpg\" width=\"405\" height=\"405\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-7954 lazyload\" title=\"best san francisco beaches\" alt=\"best san francisco beaches\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/beach3.jpg\" width=\"405\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/beach3.jpg 500w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/beach3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/beach3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/beach3-25x25.jpg 25w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 405px) 100vw, 405px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/strong><strong>The SPF:<\/strong> Get there early to snag a prime slice of real estate on the beach, or head out to Felton first to check out <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/6641\/day-trip-roaring-camp-railroads\/\">Roaring Camp Railroads<\/a><\/strong> and then ride the historic train that runs to the Boardwalk. The Boardwalk offers regular discounts throughout the summer, including $1 nights, Pepsi nights, and a free Friday Night concert series. Visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beachboardwalk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Boardwalk site<\/a> for details.<br \/>\n<strong>Directions:<\/strong>\u00a0Take\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/\">Caltrain<\/a>\u00a0south to the San Jose Diridon Station. Then take the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scmtd.com\/\">Santa Cruz Metro<\/a>\u00a0bus 17 to \u00a0the Santa Cruz Metro Center, and it\u2019s a short walk to the Boardwalk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Beach to Feel the Love:<\/strong>\u00a0Asilomar, Pacific Grove<br \/>\n<strong>The Sunny Side:<\/strong>\u00a0Its name is Spanish for \u201cAsylum by the Sea,\u201d and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.parks.ca.gov\/?page_id=566\" target=\"_blank\">Asilomar State Beach<\/a> could not feel more like a romantic haven. Only a mile long, this beach packs it in: rocky coves, white sand, tide pools, and a dune preserve. Take your sweetie kayaking, bike riding, or for a sunset stroll. To make it extra special, cozy up in a rustic room at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitasilomar.com\/accommodations.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Asilomar Conference Grounds<\/a>, a stunning landmark structure designed by Julia Morgan.<br \/>\n<strong>The Sand in Your Teeth:<\/strong>\u00a0Beware that there are no restroom facilities on the beach.<br \/>\n<strong>The SPF:<\/strong> You can\u2019t find this gentle breeze and soft evening light in any old place. Break out those cameras for a Facebook-worthy photo shoot (you know you want to).<br \/>\n<strong>Directions:<\/strong>\u00a0Public transit from San Francisco can take upwards of five hours\u2014worth it if you plan to stay for the weekend, but not so much if you&#8217;re going for the day. If you wish to ditch the car, take\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/\">Caltrain<\/a>\u00a0south to the San Jose Diridon Station. Then take the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mst.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Monterey-Salinas Transit<\/a>\u00a0bus 55 to \u00a0the Monterey Express and catch bus 1 to Asilomar. Should you drive, be sure to carpool and get there early, as parking can be a struggle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Beach for the Dog(s) Days of Summer:<\/strong> Kehoe Beach, Tomales Bay<br \/>\n<strong>The Sunny Side:<\/strong>\u00a0One of the only pet-friendly beaches in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/3863\/things-to-do-point-reyes\/\" target=\"_blank\">Point Reyes<\/a><\/strong>, Kehoe is perfect for any pup. Even the journey to the beach\u2014with its wildflowers, mustard plants, and other four-legged beach bums\u2014is an adventure. Long stretches of sand are great for playing fetch, taking a walk, and sniffing out the other visitors, making the beach a great spot for a high-energy hound who is restless from city life.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7944 alignright lazyload\" title=\"beaches near san francisco\" alt=\"beaches near san francisco\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/beach2.jpg\" width=\"432\" height=\"432\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7944 alignright lazyload\" title=\"beaches near san francisco\" alt=\"beaches near san francisco\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/beach2.jpg\" width=\"432\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/beach2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/beach2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/beach2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/beach2-25x25.jpg 25w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/noscript><strong>The Sand in Your Teeth:<\/strong> The bathrooms at the head of the trail are notorious for being stinky. Go before or prepare to hold your breath!<br \/>\n<strong>The SPF:<\/strong> There aren\u2019t many places around for food and drink, so pack extra water and a picnic lunch (plus a doggy treat or several). Note that the endangered snowy plover makes its home here, so watch for signs telling where dogs are not allowed.<br \/>\n<strong>Directions:<\/strong>\u00a0Point Reyes is located approximately\u00a030 miles (50 km) north of San Francisco on Highway 1. You can take\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/2331\/golden-gate-information-guide\/\">Golden Gate Transit<\/a>\u00a0bus 101 San Rafael Transit Center, and then the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.marintransit.org\/stage.html\">West Marin Stagecoach<\/a>\u00a0(bus 68) to the Inverness Store. However, this is a 2.5-hour journey, and from the store you&#8217;ll have to catch a taxi to take you the remaining 15 minutes to the trailhead (you may be better off doing a <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/7166\/getaround-review\/\" target=\"_blank\">car-share<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Beach for Eye-Candy:<\/strong> Surfer&#8217;s Beach, Half Moon Bay<br \/>\n<strong>The Sunny Side:<\/strong> Half Moon Bay is a surfer\u2019s paradise, making it the perfect place to check out all the athletic ladies and gents riding the waves. The southern part of the beach is the best place to lay out, stroll the sand, or rest your eyes from the beach bods. Stay for sunset (who knows\u2014perhaps you&#8217;ll find a hottie to share it with you).<br \/>\n<strong>The Sand in Your Teeth: <\/strong>Getting down to the beach can be an obstacle course. Be careful while crossing the busy road to the beach entrance and heading down the steep trail.<br \/>\n<strong>The SPF:<\/strong> Surfer\u2019s Beach attracts locals and some pretty serious surfers, so if you decide to head for the waves, please, play it cool.<br \/>\n<strong>Directions:<\/strong>\u00a0Take\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/\">Caltrain<\/a>\u00a0south to Hillsdale, and then catch the <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/3418\/samtrans-information-guide\/\">SamTrans<\/a>\u00a0bus 294 to Highway 1 and Kelly Avenue. The beach is about a 15-minute walk away.<\/p>\n<p><em>Photos: <a title=\"Go to jason jenkins's photostream\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jdub1980\/\" data-track=\"attributionNameClick\" data-rapid_p=\"51\">jason jenkins<\/a><\/em>,<em>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/montecal\/\">montecal<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/wonderlane\/\" target=\"_blank\">Wonderlane<\/a>\u00a0(2), <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\">neighborhoods.org<\/a>\u00a0(2), <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/punktoad\/\" target=\"_blank\">Punk Toad<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/23246301@N06\/\" target=\"_blank\">jorkshire<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/vbv\/\" target=\"_blank\">Amateur critic<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/familyclan\/\" target=\"_blank\">D&amp;S McSpadden<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/wm_archiv\/\" target=\"_blank\">Allie_Caulfield<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/veisto\/\" target=\"_blank\">V31S70<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jurvetson\/5483407711\/\" target=\"_blank\">jurvetson<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mjambon\/\" target=\"_blank\">mjambon<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/surfingcal\/3977509521\/\" target=\"_blank\">surfcrs<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/orangelimey\/63068540\/\" target=\"_blank\">Giles Douglas<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[mappress mapid=&#8221;102&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Bay Area has no shortage of beaches, but not all of them are created equal. For that reason, we\u2019ve scoped out six beaches that are cooler than everyone else\u2019s beach. These are the sandy spots that will have your friends saying, \u201cYou went where?\u201d while you grin mysteriously, knowing all the while you were [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":38,"featured_media":11154,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[53,119,6,25,52,70,32,40,67,136,68,130,170,58,109,129],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-7926","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-adventure","8":"category-central-coast","9":"category-day-trips","10":"category-destination","11":"category-family","12":"category-half-moon-bay","13":"category-marin-county","14":"category-monterey-county","15":"category-north-bay","16":"category-pacific-grove","17":"category-peninsula","18":"category-pescadero","19":"category-point-reyes","20":"category-romantic","21":"category-santa-cruz","22":"category-santa-cruz-county"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The Best Beaches Near San Francisco - offMetro CA<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/7926\/best-beaches-near-san-francisco\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The Best Beaches Near San Francisco - offMetro CA\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The Bay Area has no shortage of beaches, but not all of them are created equal. 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