China Beach, San Francisco

China Beach
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
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 previously known as James D. Phelan State Beach Park and is one of the cleanest in the state. The China Beach Cove was surrounded by walls that were once a camp for Chinese Fishermen. This is where China Beach got its name. 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 to discover. China Beach offers a view of the Golden Gate Bridge.

A marker on the trailhead leading down to the beach states:

"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."

See also

• List of beaches in California
• List of California state parks

External links

• China Beach at the National Parks Conservancy