Name: Upon my initial visit to the beach, I was taken aback by the picturesque view of the bridge. Despite the beach's diminutive size, it was still a delightful sight to behold and pleasantly unpopulated.
Item: China Beach
Rating: 10
Author: Javier Sanchez

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Good for Relax

Pacifica Beach

Pacifica 2.1 km

Good

7.2

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Crowded in season

2.7 Amenities index

China Beach

San Francisco 6.4 km

Good

7.1

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Distant parking

2.6 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Shelter Cove Beach

Pacifica 3 km

Pleasant

6.8

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Gray sand • Turquoise water • Sand bottom

1 Amenities index

For explorers

Mile Rock Beach

San Francisco 7.6 km

Pleasant

6.7

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Turquoise water • Difficult access • Gray sand & rocks • Sand & Rocks bottom

0.5 Amenities index

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Popular types of South San Francisco beaches

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Most beautiful beaches of South San Francisco

Tennessee Beach

8.2

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque

United States, Muir Beach 3.5 km

Gray Whale Cove Beach

7.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access

United States, Montara 2.5 km

Moss Beach

7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand

United States, Seal Cove 0.1 km

Baker Beach

7.5

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand

United States, San Francisco 5.8 km

Kirby Beach

7.3

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque

United States, Sausalito 3.6 km

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Quitest and lonely beaches in South San Francisco

Alameda beach

8.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom

United States, Alameda 1.4 km

Cowell Ranch Beach

7.5

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand

United States, Half Moon Bay 4.8 km

Redondo Beach

7.5

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water

United States, Half Moon Bay 2.9 km

Ocean Beach II

7.4

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water, Fine sand bottom

United States, Broadmoor 7.9 km

Ocean Beach

7.4

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom

United States, Broadmoor 5.3 km

Rodeo Beach

7.4

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom

United States, Marin City 4.9 km

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Sandy beaches in South San Francisco

Muir Beach

7.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand

United States, Muir Beach 0.6 km

Dunes Beach

7.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand

United States, Miramar 2 km

Black Sands Beach

7.3

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Gray sand

United States, Sausalito 4.4 km

Pacifica Beach Park

7.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom

United States, Pacifica 2 km

Martin's Beach

7.3

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom

United States, Martins Beach 0.2 km

Rockaway Beach

7.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water

United States, Pacifica 1 km

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Long beaches in South San Francisco

Montara Beach

8.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water

United States, Montara 0.5 km

Ocean Beach III

7.4

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water

United States, San Francisco 8.3 km

Manhattan Beach

7.3

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble

United States, Half Moon Bay 3.8 km

Funston Beach

7.2

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand

United States, Broadmoor 3.1 km

Mavericks Beach

7.1

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access

United States, Princeton-by-the-Sea 1.4 km

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Latest reviews on South San Francisco's beaches

China Beach

10 Javier Sanchez

Upon my initial visit to the beach, I was taken aback by the picturesque view of the bridge. Despite the beach's diminutive size, it was still a delightful sight to behold and pleasantly unpopulated.

Shelter Cove Beach

6 Mark Pal.

This particular beach is privately owned, and while it may be possible to reach it by water, the stairs leading down to the shoreline are considered to be private property. Despite this, the scenery is truly breathtaking and offers a stunning view of the surrounding area.

Mile Rock Beach

10 Mark Pal.

During our walk along the Lands End Trail, we stumbled upon this beach with stunning rock formations and scenery. It's a serene and picturesque spot, perfect for unwinding and bird-watching. The highlight of our visit was definitely the labyrinth, which was truly awe-inspiring.