While black sand beaches are often associated with other places, such as Iceland and Hawaii, the Bay Area has one of its own. You’ll have to venture through a thick layer of San Francisco fog ...

Lili Weigert Located in the northwestern corner of San Francisco, Ocean Beach separates attractions like the San Francisco Zoo and Golden Gate Park from the Pacific Ocean. This 3 ½-mile stretch ...

While San Francisco isn't known for being a beach town, the city's Baker Beach is often considered one of the best in California. Located in the northwestern area of San Francisco in the Presidio ...