Black Sand Beach

Is Black Sand Beach open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Golden Gate National Recreation Area. It doesn't name Black Sand Beach, so check the source for the area it covers.

• China Beach Construction & Seacliff Avenue Closures Fall - Winter 2026

  Park closure covering Golden Gate National Recreation Area · NPS · Golden Gate National Recreation Area

• Auto-Theft Warning - Only Bring What You Need to the Park

  Park alert covering Golden Gate National Recreation Area · NPS · Golden Gate National Recreation Area

As of Oct 23, 9:30 pm PDT · Source: NPS · Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Black Sand Beach

Best months: Year-round. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

1. Jan

   58° / 47°

   11 wet

2. Feb

   60° / 48°

   11 wet

3. Mar

   62° / 49°

   11 wet

4. Apr

   63° / 50°

   7 wet

5. May

   64° / 51°

   4 wet

6. Jun

   67° / 53°

   2 wet

7. Jul

   66° / 54°

   1 wet

8. Aug

   68° / 55°

   1 wet

9. Sep

   70° / 56°

   1 wet

10. Oct

    70° / 54°

    4 wet

11. Nov

    64° / 51°

    8 wet

12. Dec

    58° / 47°

    11 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at San Francisco Dwtn, CA, 6 mi away at 150 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.