![]() ![]() We like walking the promenade path and watching the birds gather on the sparkling water of the marsh, but midway along the marsh, when a copse of scenic trees appears on the beach side, we take the wooden path toward the trees and walk on the beach, often finding a log to sit on for a break spot. Many varieties of water fowl visit the marsh, sometimes in large flocks, and sometimes hanging out alone looking poignant (looking at you, Great Egret). People-watching, seeing the various breeds of dogs on display, and watching windsurfers catch a good burst of air are all good sources of entertainment while walking along the beach or the promenade.įacing the Golden Gate Bridge, the bay is on the right, and then just over a footbridge (after which the beach name changes to Crissy Field South Beach on the map), Crissy Marsh is on the left. This is one of the more popular city walks because it is easily accessible, and for beachgoers, is more protected from wind and rough surf than Ocean Beach. In the direction facing away from the Golden Gate Bridge, visitors can walk to the Wave Organ, but this post is for the stretch leading west along the promenade to Crissy Marsh. There are usually wind surfers, sailboats, and ships in view to offer some excitement. Visitors can enjoy views of Alcatraz, the East Bay hills, the Marin Headlands, and the Golden Gate Bridge right there on this stretch of beach. The beach is just across from the parking area, with the promenade sidewalk as the border. The gray concrete bathroom/changing rooms building is a good reference spot for starting. The Crissy Field East Beach parking lot can be a busy place, but is large enough to find a spot even on weekends, for the most part. ![]() Street smarts: Never leave items in sight inside your car, even just a jacket, and be sure to lock vehicle.Pay attention to health and safety signs, including wildlife information signs.Bicycles and dogs are also allowed on the promenade.A public bathroom/changing rooms with outdoor showers can be found at the Crissy Field East Beach parking area. ![]() The parking lot entrance (one way in, one way out) is also easy to miss, especially if there is construction along this stretch. The Crissy Field East Beach parking lot is fairly large, but like anywhere else, tends to be fuller on weekends.Distance options range from brief amble to three or more miles with an out and back walk to Fort Point. It is also possible to walk the half mile along the promenade past the marsh and make a loop back around the marsh by walking along Mason St. Visitors can just amble on the beach and enjoy the views while walking in the sand, or walk along the Golden Gate Promenade/Bay Trail to the Warming Hut, just over a mile away, or to Fort Point, 1.5 miles away. Golden Gate Promenade/Bay Trail information link (): before it veers left away from the shoreline)įor all web links, if a link doesn’t jump directly, copy and paste into browser.Ĭrissy Field information link (Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy):Ĭrissy Field information link ():Ĭrissy Field East Beach information link ():Ĭrissy Marsh information link (): running along the bay between Golden Gate Bridge and Fort Mason (extending straight west from Marina Blvd. Starting Point: Start at Crissy Field East Beach Parking Lot, entrance on Mason St. Location: Crissy Field East Beach, north edge of San Francisco’s Presidio Rhododendron Dell Golden Gate Park Stroll Purisima Creek Trail from Higgins Canyon Road Mountain Theater from Bootjack Campgroundīootjack Trail-Mountain Theater to Bootjack Campground San Pedro Valley Park-Weiler Ranch Road Trail Jug Handle Ecological Staircase-Mendocino San Pedro Valley Montara Mountain-Brooks Creek Loop Jack Early Park - San Francisco Stair Walk Goldsworthy Spire to National Cemetery Overlook Lyon Street Steps - San Francisco Stair Walk Magnolia Stroll - San Francisco Botanical Gardenīill Williams -Tucker Trail Waterfall Hikeīison, Fly Fishing and Horses - Golden Gate Park Marin Headlands Visitor Center to Rodeo Beach ![]()
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