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Coordinates: 37°47′16″N 122°29′35″W / 37.7878821°N 122.4931363°W / 37.7878821; -122.4931363
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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."
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."


'''China Beach''' is also home to [[Coyote Gulch (California)|Coyote Gulch]], a stream defining the the boundary of [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Baker_Beach&wprov=rarw1 Baker Beach] and [[China Beach, San Francisco|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.
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==
==See also==

Revision as of 21:19, 31 August 2024

China Beach
China Beach is seen in the foreground with the sea wall.
China Beach, San Francisco is located in San Francisco County
China Beach, San Francisco
Location in San Francisco
China Beach, San Francisco is located in California
China Beach, San Francisco
Location in California
China Beach, San Francisco is located in the United States
China Beach, San Francisco
Location in United States
LocationSan Francisco, California, United States
Coordinates37°47′16″N 122°29′35″W / 37.7878821°N 122.4931363°W / 37.7878821; -122.4931363[1]
Operated byGolden Gate National Parks Conservancy
WebsiteOfficial 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.

China Beach trailhead marker with bay and Golden Gate Bridge in background
China Beach with Golden Gate Bridge

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

References

  1. ^ "Fort Funston". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "China Beach | Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy". Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. Retrieved January 14, 2024.