The Pocket Problem

Is The Pocket Problem open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Golden Gate National Recreation Area. It doesn't name The Pocket Problem, 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, 9:00 pm PDT · Source: NPS · Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit The Pocket Problem

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° / 45°

   11 wet

2. Feb

   60° / 46°

   11 wet

3. Mar

   61° / 46°

   9 wet

4. Apr

   64° / 48°

   6 wet

5. May

   67° / 49°

   4 wet

6. Jun

   69° / 51°

   2 wet

7. Jul

   69° / 52°

   1 wet

8. Aug

   71° / 53°

   1 wet

9. Sep

   72° / 53°

   2 wet

10. Oct

    70° / 52°

    4 wet

11. Nov

    64° / 50°

    7 wet

12. Dec

    59° / 46°

    10 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pacifica 4 Sse, CA, 23.5 mi away at 475 ft. The station sits about 1,600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.