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China Beach
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China Beach is in a tiny cove tucked between Lands End and Baker Beach in the Sea Cliff neighborhood of San Francisco. This sheltered pocket of sand features a picnic area, sunbathing, good play spots for children, and spectacular views of the Marin Headlands and Golden Gate.
Legend has it that local residents named China Beach for the Chinese fishermen who, long ago, anchored their junks in the cove and camped on the beach. You can see a monument to these early residents at the trailhead near the parking area at the end of Sea Cliff Avenue.
Sunlight peeks between the palm trees Alison Taggart-Barone/Parks Conservancy
China Beach Hien Nhi Langton/Parks Conservancy
Sunset with a view Paul Myers/Parks Conservancy
Flora along China Beach Alison Taggart-Barone/Parks Conservancy
Looking in the distance Alison Taggart-Barone/Parks Conservancy
An evening glow Paul Myers/Parks Conservancy
A beautiful sunset from China Beach Paul Myers/Parks Conservancy
A calm scene from China Beach Alison Taggart-Barone/Parks Conservancy
Long walks on China Beach Hien Nhi Langton/Parks Conservancy
A fisherman on China Beach Hien Nhi Langton/Parks Conservancy
