Crissy Field - East Beach in San Francisco, CA

Photo Gallery

About Crissy Field - East Beach in San Francisco, California

East Beach in San Francisco is located at the east end of Crissy Field Park in the old Presidio Area of what is now Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

From this beach the view across San Francisco Bay is stunning – from west to east you see the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands, Angel Island, and Alcatraz Island.

The beach is wide, safe for swimming and, as you can imagine, very popular on sunny days. The name Crissy Field comes from the large lawns and fields behind the beach. It’s a great place for a picnic and for sports whether organized or impromptu. Bring a frisbee, football, or whatever and get some exercise at this park.

Nearby is Crissy Marsh a tidal lagoon with birds that is surrounded by trails and viewing platforms. The Golden Gate Promenade is a wide path that goes all the way from here to the Golden Gate Bridge for running, walking, cycling, and skating.

Crissy Field Center near the beach has the Beach Hut Cafe for goodies during your stay at East Beach. At the west end of Crissy Field is the West Bluff Picnic Area with more beaches, trails, and other fun things to discover.

Address: 1199 E Beach
San Francisco, CA 94129
Park Name: Crissy Field Park, Presidio, Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Owner: National Park
Pet Details: Dogs allowed off leash if under voice control
Fees: Free parking
Activities: Windsurfing, Kiteboarding, Birdwatching, Walking, Running, Biking, Sunbathing
Amenities: Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Cafe, Grass Park, Bike Path, Trails, Historic Buildings, Fishing Pier
Links: Water Quality
Web Cam
Water Temps
Tide Chart