Marshall's Beach
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Battery to Bluffs Trail, San Francisco, CA, California, 94129, United States
A secluded cove north of Baker Beach, reached by a steep trail from the Battery to Bluffs parking area or via the Coastal Trail. Long popular with gay men for nude sunbathing and the tree-and-rock cover above the sand, with dramatic bridge views. Less crowded than Baker on weekdays. The approach is steep and slippery — wear proper shoes. Part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Public sexual activity is illegal in California; stay aware of trail users and park hours.
Getting there
A steep trail down from the Battery to Bluffs parking area, or a connection off the Coastal Trail. The cove is north of Baker Beach.
When it's active
Weekdays are the reason to choose it over Baker. Weekends still draw a crowd, just a smaller one.
What to know
The path is steep and slippery when the sand is loose. Wear shoes you can climb in. It is Golden Gate National Recreation Area, with the same California law as the beach next door.
Location
Coordinates: 37.80180, -122.47990