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[[Image:Seacliff District SF.jpg|right|thumb|240px|China Beach is seen in the foreground with the sea wall.]]'''China Beach''' is a small cove in [[San Francisco]]'s [[Sea Cliff, San Francisco|Sea Cliff]] neighborhood. It lies between [[Baker Beach]] and [[Lands End, San Francisco|Lands End]] and is part of the [[Golden Gate National Recreation Area]]. A marker at the trailhead leading down to the beach indicates that it was named for Chinese fishermen who used to camp at the beach. It was previously known as James D. Phelan State Beach Park and is one of the cleanest in the state.<ref name="dirty">[http://articles.sfgate.com/2010-05-27/news/21455974_1_bacteria-levels-raw-sewage-bay-area Bay Area beaches grade well for safe swimming], May 27, 2010 by Carolyn Jones, San Francisco Chronicle</ref> |
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'''China Beach''' is a small cove in San Francisco's [[Sea Cliff, San Francisco|Sea Cliff]] neighborhood. It lies between [[Baker Beach]] and [[Lands End, San Francisco|Lands End]] and is part of the [[Golden Gate National Recreation Area]]. It was once used as a campsite for Chinese fishermen who anchored their boats in the cove. There is a monument to them at the trailhead by the parking area by Sea Cliff Avenue.<ref>{{Cite web |title=China Beach {{!}} Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy |url=https://www.parksconservancy.org/parks/china-beach |access-date=January 14, 2024 |publisher=Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy}}</ref> |
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It was previously known as James D. Phelan State Beach Park. Swimming is not safe at China Beach because of many possible dangers and the lack of lifeguards in the area. At low tides, there are tide pools, and it is sometimes possible to walk to Baker Beach. China Beach offers a view of the [[Golden Gate Bridge]] and the [[Marin Headlands]].[[File:China Beach with Golden Gate Bridge.jpg|thumb|China Beach with Golden Gate Bridge|alt=China Beach trailhead marker with bay and Golden Gate Bridge in background|left]]A marker on the trailhead leading down to the beach reads "CHINA BEACH Since gold rush times, this cove was used as a campsite by many of the Chinese fishermen who worked in and around San Francisco Bay. Their efforts to supply the needs of a young city helped establish one of the area's most important industries and traditions. Gift of Henry & Diana Chung Family 1981." |
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==Notes== |
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China Beach is also home to [[Coyote Gulch (California)|Coyote Gulch]], a stream defining the boundary of [[Baker Beach]] and China Beach, the stream is constantly changing due to Locals and Kids digging, and natural causes making the boundary not clear. Kids are sometimes seen playing in the stream, but there is concerns of contamination despite conversation efforts. |
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==See also== |
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*[[List of beaches in California]] |
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*[[List of California state parks]] |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.parksconservancy.org/visit/park-sites/china-beach.html China Beach at the National Parks Conservancy] |
*[http://www.parksconservancy.org/visit/park-sites/china-beach.html China Beach at the National Parks Conservancy] |
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[[Category:Chinese-American culture in San Francisco]] |
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[[Category:San Francisco Bay Area beaches]] |
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[[zh:中国海滩 (旧金山)]] |
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Latest revision as of 13:05, 14 December 2024
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| China Beach | |
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 China Beach is seen in the foreground with the sea wall. | |
  Location in San Francisco  Location in California  Location in United States | |
| Location | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Coordinates | 37°47′16″N 122°29′35″W / 37.7878821°N 122.4931363°W[1] |
| Operated by | Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy |
| Website | Official website |
China Beach is a small cove in San Francisco's Sea Cliff neighborhood. It lies between Baker Beach and Lands End and is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. It was once used as a campsite for Chinese fishermen who anchored their boats in the cove. There is a monument to them at the trailhead by the parking area by Sea Cliff Avenue.[2]
It was previously known as James D. Phelan State Beach Park. Swimming is not safe at China Beach because of many possible dangers and the lack of lifeguards in the area. At low tides, there are tide pools, and it is sometimes possible to walk to Baker Beach. China Beach offers a view of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Marin Headlands.
A marker on the trailhead leading down to the beach reads "CHINA BEACH Since gold rush times, this cove was used as a campsite by many of the Chinese fishermen who worked in and around San Francisco Bay. Their efforts to supply the needs of a young city helped establish one of the area's most important industries and traditions. Gift of Henry & Diana Chung Family 1981."
China Beach is also home to Coyote Gulch, a stream defining the boundary of Baker Beach and China Beach, the stream is constantly changing due to Locals and Kids digging, and natural causes making the boundary not clear. Kids are sometimes seen playing in the stream, but there is concerns of contamination despite conversation efforts.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Fort Funston". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "China Beach | Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy". Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
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