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Famous for its east-facing view of the Golden Gate Bridge, the beach also features a spectacular look at the Marin Headlands.
Before there were smart bombs, there were smart bombardiers. The battery of artillery cannons that protected San Francisco Bay from Civil War days until the end of World War II wasn't guided by lasers or computers but by the Pythagorean theorem, which was used to chart the distance of a floating target -- with chalk upon slate. Just one such gun remains: a 6-inch cannon weighing just shy of 50 tons and mounted at Battery Chamberlin, overlooking Baker Beach. Volunteer docents -- in... More »
I definitely like going to Baker Beach a lot. My roommate and I throw the frisbee – the one that flies super far. It goes forever, so we just run up and down the beach.
there are tables and BBQs for grillin' and plenty of room for the dogs or kids to run around. awesome views of Golden Gate as well
This is by far the best beach in SF. The view is absolutely gorgeous! I try to go whenever the weather is good. You can go sans bikini if you want, which is shhhweet, except for the naked creeper dudes!
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