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Barker Beach
4.3★ · 18 Google ratings · San Francisco, California
✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
80 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 150 yd away
Water
61°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Map of Barker Beach
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1Restrooms150 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Come for the San Francisco views
Multiple visitors highlight the stunning view of the city from the beach and surrounding area.
Plan a quick cooling swim
Visitors report using this beach for a fast dip on hot days rather than an extended beach visit.
Expect large gull colonies
The beach sits near one of the largest western gull colonies on the northern California coast.
Check whether access is permitted
One reviewer notes the beach is not open to the public, suggesting access may be restricted.
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
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 07:31 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:15 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:41 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:42 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 San Francisco, CA
🌊 Water 80 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 150 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Barker Beach?
80 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Barker Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 yd from the listing.
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