Beach Guide

Where to Park

Baker Beach · lots & garages

Arrive early
lots fill fast

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12 PM today
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2 lots · 120 spaces. Scrub the time slider for the crowd estimate.

All Parking

at 12 PM · nearest first

Baker Beach Parking Lot

~4 open

80 spaces · Free · Beach lot · 2 min

Battery Chamberlin Overflow

~19 open

40 spaces · Free · Overflow lot · 4 min

On-street parking

100 metered spaces · Free · Lincoln Blvd roadside - 2-hour limit. Pay by plate or ParkMobile.

Local moves

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Baker Beach is free and within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area -- no entry fee.

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The main parking lot on Lincoln Blvd fills by 10 AM on warm weekends -- arrive before 9 AM.

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Overflow parking is available further along Lincoln Blvd toward the Presidio proper.

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The No. 29 Muni bus from the Richmond District stops at the Presidio, about a 10-minute walk.

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Weekday mornings are the least crowded time -- fog usually clears by noon in summer.

City parking info (415) 561-4323

happy hunting

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