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Kirby Cove
4.7★ · 99 Google ratings · San Francisco, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
350 yd away
Walk
290 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 250 yd away
Water
61°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Length
250 yd of shoreline
Sand
100 ft from the water to the back
Map of Kirby Cove
1
1Restrooms250 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Who may use the beach
Although campsites are available by reservation only, the public is invited to walk the trail and picnic on the beach or bluffs. nps.gov, 2026/09
Lifeguard
The waves are usually gentle on this beach, but there is no lifeguard. nps.gov, 2026/09
Dogs
No pets are allowed at Kirby Cove. nps.gov, 2026/09
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
62°F · overcast
Water
61°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.1 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the W
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
4 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 07:27 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:11 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:37 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:37 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 San Francisco, CA
🅿 Parking 350 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 290 ft away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 250 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Kirby Cove?
The nearest mapped parking area is 350 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Kirby Cove?
290 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Kirby Cove have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 250 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
