Baker Beach

My visit to Baker Beach consisted of:

• a 30 minute bus ride
• walking past the entrance to the Presidio down to a somewhat secluded beach
• only a few dogs running around
• parking my towel on the beach without a problem
• a calm breeze while looking out at the houses along the cliff on one side and the Golden Gate bridge on the other
• not too much debris or trash along the beach
• free beer (technically bottles are not allowed on the beach, but in my defense someone gave it to me)
• watching some guy dive into the ocean with a wetsuit and then frolic around nude
• witnessing a school of dolphins swim by and close to the shore
• departing with a golden tone

Some random guy came up to me while I was reading my book and said that if I needed an ice cold drink he'd be happy to give me one. I asked him what kind and after hearing the magic word he ran off to grab me a beer. I called him out and said that he had probably been parked there all day preying on girls. He responded with, "Only the special ones." Take it how you want, but I took the free beer without complaining.

About an hour later of enjoying the sun and watching a school of dolphins, I packed my bag, thanked the random guy about 100 ft away and walked back up the road.

I highly recommend this beach for both tourists and locals. Great view of the bridge and a perfect little beach.