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Ocean Beach (San Francisco)
4.7★ · 2,131 Google ratings · San Francisco, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 500 yd away · free
Walk
240 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 150 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
59°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Sand
200 yd from the water to the back
Map of Ocean Beach (San Francisco)
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1Restrooms150 yd from the listing2Drinking water125 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 10 visitors · 2017–2026
Visit on calm, low-wind days
Strong winds blow sand painfully into your face and hair, making the approach to the ocean unpleasant.
Bring layers and a jacket
Water stays around 50-55°F year-round and ocean breezes cool down quickly after sunset.
Come for sunset walks, not swimming
The beach excels for long peaceful walks and dramatic sunset views but has strong currents and cold water.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
62°F · overcast
Water
59°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.8 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the W
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 06:28 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:22 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:38 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:29 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 San Francisco, CA, United States
🅿 Parking 500 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 240 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 150 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Ocean Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 500 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Ocean Beach?
240 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 Ocean Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
