Aquatic Park Cove

Aquatic Park Cove has a narrow sandy beach and a grass park at the end of the Hyde Street Cable Car line on the San Francisco Waterfront. The cove is located at the north end of Hyde Street and Van Ness Avenue near Fisherman’s Wharf. Boats are allowed to anchor in the protected harbor in the cove. It is protected by a long curved municipal pier that should not be missed if you have time to walk out on it. The view from the pier includes the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and the San Francisco skyline. Nearby Hyde Street Pier has historic ships to see as well. The Marine Museum sits at the center of Aquatic Park Cove near the beach. Behind that is Ghirardelli Square. Aquatic Park Cove is part of San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park, a district within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The large park at Fort Mason is a short walk away up the trail to the west.

Address

Beach St and Hyde St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Park Name

Aquatic Park Historic District, Fort Mason, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Other Names

Aquatic Park Lagoon

Owner

National Park

Fees

Metered parking near beach

Activities

Walking, Swimming, Boating

Amenities

Pier, Museum, Grass Park, Walking Path, Benches, Cable Car Stop, Historic Ships

Links

Water Quality
Tide Chart
Surfing Info & Web Cams
Water Temps