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Aquatic Park Cove
4.6★ · 262 Google ratings · San Francisco, California
✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Fills up early
Walk
425 yd · 5 min
Restrooms
Yes · 350 yd away
Water
61°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
170 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · 4% of 93 over the limit · 2025
Map of Aquatic Park Cove
Guide
Good to know
Visit for sunset or early morning
Multiple reviewers highlight the cove's beauty during golden hour and sunrise, with clear views of the city skyline and bay.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2017–2026
Swim near the buoys, not the west side
Rocks underwater on the west side pose a hazard; stay in the marked swimming area near buoys.
Expect cold water year-round
Water temperatures remain in the mid to high 50s Fahrenheit throughout the year.
Parking is difficult, arrive early
Street parking is available 2-3 blocks away, but spots fill quickly on popular days.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
63°F · overcast
Water
61°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.1 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the WNW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 07:30 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:08 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:40 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:34 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Aquatic Park Pier, San Francisco, CA 94109
🌊 Water 425 yd away, about 5 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 350 yd away
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Questions
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How far is the walk to the water at Aquatic Park Cove?
225 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 3 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Aquatic Park Cove have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 350 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
