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15 spots curatedUpdated Oct 21, 2026

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Pick 1

Goose Island

Ages: 0-12

Cost: free

Parking: Nearest parking: Parking lot (~6 min walk) ยท Parking Lot - Vasona/Circle Group Area (~5 min walk)

Address: 7323+M8, San Jose, CA 95032, USA

Pick 2

Phillip Burton Memorial Beach

Ages: 0-12

Cost: free

Address: Phillip Burton Memorial Beach, California 94015, USA

Pick 3

Pebble Beach at Bean Hollow State Beach

Ages: 0-12

Cost: free

Parking: Street parking area โ€” check posted signs.

Address: 6HPM+9J, Pescadero, CA 94060, USA

Pick 4

Crescent Beach Overlook

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Pick 5

Montara State Beach

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Pick 6

San Clemente Pier

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Pick 1

Funston Beach

Ages: 0-12

Cost: free

Parking: Street parking area โ€” check posted signs.

Address: Funston Beach, San Francisco, CA, USA

Pick 2

Muir Beach Overlook

Ages: 0-12

Cost: free

Address: Parking lot, Muir Beach Overlook, Muir Beach, CA 94965, USA

Pick 3

Drakes Beach

Ages: 0-12

Cost: free

Parking: Street parking area โ€” check posted signs.

Address: Point Reyes National Seashore, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956, USA

Pick 4

Luffenholtz Beach

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Pick 5

Crissy Field East Beach

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Pick 6

Mile Rock Beach

Ages: 0-12

Cost: free

Parking: Street parking area โ€” check posted signs.

Address: Lands End Trail, San Francisco, CA 94121, USA

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