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China Beach

China Beach
End of Sea Cliff Ave. off 25th AVe.
San Francisco, CA
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Seal Rock Inn $112 1.2 mi 1.9 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Oceanview Motel $174 2.1 mi 3.4 km 3 of 5 stars
Hotel Drisco $262 2.6 mi 4.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Jackson Court San Francisco $191 3.2 mi 5.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Shanghai King Restaurant 0.4 mi 0.7 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Little Star Pizza 2.9 mi 4.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Marco Polo 3.1 mi 5.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Lincoln Park Golf Course 0.5 mi 0.7 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Golden Gate Park 1.4 mi 2.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Golden Gate Bridge 2.0 mi 3.3 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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“The Accidental Tour Guide” VIA Online
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #126 of 612 attractions in San Francisco
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China Beach is popular not only for its great views of the Golden Gate Bridge, but because it's the only beach in the city considered safe for... more » China Beach is popular not only for its great views of the Golden Gate Bridge, but because it's the only beach in the city considered safe for swimming. « less
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Attraction type: Beach
Address: End of Sea Cliff Ave. off 25th AVe. San Francisco, CA

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Reviews of China Beach

( 1-3 of 3 )
“Beautiful, tucked in a scenic neighborhood”
5 of 5 stars
interviewtraveler
Little Rock, Arkansas
Jun 7, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I happened to find China Beach while running through the fancy Seacliff neighborhood. If you have some idea of where it's located, China Beach is pretty easy to find as there are signs nearby indicating the public beach. There is plenty of parking, which is a very short walk to the sand. Smaller than nearby Ocean Beach, it is less... more

“wonderful”
5 of 5 stars
tazsybil
clearwater, fl
Jun 30, 2003
6/6 found this review helpful

It was a great time for the whole family. The beach was virtually empty and everyone had fun climbing the rocks and exploring. The boys went swimming, but the water was frigid. Very relaxing after a day of walking and touring!!!! more

“China beach in San Francisco”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Las Vegas, NV
May 17, 2003
11/18 found this review helpful

This is a beach, that has had many tattooed breast exposed to the open sky. However the residents do not always allow this display, feeling the naked body is evil. A wonderful beach, early mornings are far less crowded, making it enjoyable for the sun lovers. Always take a bottle of water, and pick-up your littler please.JR more

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End of Sea Cliff Ave. off 25th AVe., San Francisco, CA