Crissy Field East Beach view of Golden Gate Bridge

@michaellaxphoto

California

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San Francisco

"When the lights go down in the city and the sun shines on the Bay" – if there was ever a location that visually captures the lyrics of this famous Journey song, this is it! This expansive beachfront is home to one of SF's most coveted views of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

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Telephoto lens (70mm)
Flip flops or water shoes

How to get there

N37° 48' 23.5271"W122° 27' 10.9109"

The GPS will lead you to Mason Street and then have you turn onto a one-way with a sign for Crissy Field. Now you will have arrived at the parking lot for the beach where you should find ample parking. The GPS coordinates will land you at the exact spot on the beach where I took the featured image; however, the shoreline is always changing with the tides and may appear slightly different.

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