San Francisco Marina
About
San Francisco Marina is a beach within Golden Gate National Recreation Area in California, about 4.4 miles from Sausalito. Late summer into early fall is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show September and October highs around 70°F with only a few wet days, while winter months bring highs near 58°F and about 11 wet days. Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point, about 1.2 miles away, offers overnight anchoring for sailing vessels. Within roughly 3 to 4 miles you'll find the Beaver Street Wall climbing area, the Fulton Trail and the Sutro Tower Trail for mountain biking.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
San Francisco Marina
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Feb–Nov. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–70°F and lows of 48–56°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the San Francisco Dwtn, CA weather station, 2.7 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan58° high47° low
- Feb60° high48° low
- Mar62° high49° low
- Apr63° high50° low
- May64° high51° low
- Jun67° high53° low
- Jul66° high54° low
- Aug68° high55° low
- Sep70° high56° low
- Oct70° high54° low
- Nov64° high51° low
- Dec58° high47° low
Where it is
- Golden Gate National Recreation Area · National Park Service
- Nearest town
- Sausalito, California · 4.4 mi
Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places
Conditions
Active alerts for Golden Gate National Recreation Area as of Oct 9, 2026:
Beach Hazards and Coastal Flooding October 7 - 13
Caution · posted Oct 7, 2026
Fleet Week: Fort Mason Parking Restrictions October 9-11, 2026
Information · posted Oct 5, 2026
Fleet Week: Temporary Road Closures Presidio & Crissy Field October 9-11
Park Closure · posted Oct 5, 2026
Alcatraz Island to Temporarily Close in Fall for Dock Repairs
Park Closure · posted Sep 28, 2026
China Beach Construction & Seacliff Avenue Closures Fall - Winter 2026
Park Closure · posted Sep 8, 2026
Auto-Theft Warning - Only Bring What You Need to the Park
Caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Upper Fort Mason Roads and Parking Area Closures Fall 2025 - Fall 2026
Information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Ocean Beach Fire Season in Effect through October 31, 2026
Information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: NPS Alerts API
Nearby
- Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK)Pier fishing1.2 mi
- Beaver Street WallRock climbing2.9 mi
- Fulton TrailHiking3.1 mi
- Historic TrailHiking3.3 mi
- North Ridge TrailHiking3.4 mi
- Sutro Tower TrailMountain biking3.4 mi
- DihedralsRock climbing3.6 mi
- Main WallRock climbing4.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
