Marshall's Beach, United States of America - Beach Guide, Info, Photos

Marshall's Beach is a clothing-optional beach located in San Francisco, USA, stretching from the Golden Gate Bridge to North Baker Beach.

Access to the beach is challenging, with several trails and stairways to navigate. The recommended parking area is the Golden Gate Overlook parking lot near Battery Godfrey.

It is essential to check tide charts before visiting the beach, as high tide can result in total submersion. Swimming is not advisable due to cold water temperatures and rip currents.

Nevertheless, the area above the beach offers many military structures to explore. Marshall's Beach is included in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

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Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight that Marshall's Beach is a must-visit for anyone looking to experience the beauty of San Francisco, with stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Visitors enjoy the hike to get there, which is relatively short but can be steep in places. Some visitors complain about the steep descent and climb back up and the fact that it's a clothing-optional beach.

Where to Stay near Marshall's Beach?

Visitors to Marshall's Beach in San Francisco often stay in nearby neighborhoods like the Marina District or Pacific Heights, which offer a variety of accommodation options and easy access to the city's attractions. Many tourists visit the area for the scenic views, iconic landmarks, and cultural experiences, with the beach being one of the many highlights of their trip.

The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.

Where is Marshall's Beach?

Latitude: 37.8016521 / Longitude: -122.4798778

Marshall's Beach is located in San Francisco. The following map of Marshall's Beach shows the exact location.

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Marshall's Beach: Weather Today

📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026

Summary
Full Forecast

Today is a poor day for a beach trip to Marshall's Beach, as thick fog and low clouds are set to dominate the skies throughout your visit. With the air temperature reaching a maximum of 16 °C and the water temperature sitting at only 16.2 °C, it is far too cold for comfortable swimming or sunbathing. Additionally, the beach will experience quite breezy conditions, which will make sitting on the sand feel even chillier. Because the UV Index reaches 7.95, please keep in mind that the sun can still be quite intense even through the dense fog. Given the chilly temperatures, persistent mist, and choppy water, this is definitely a day to skip the shore and enjoy indoor activities instead.

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Air

Low / High	13.3°C/16°C
Feels Like (High)	14.5°C

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Sea

Sea Temperature	16.2 °C
Wave Height	0.8 m

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Rain

Rain Chance	2%
Rainfall	0 mm
Rain Duration	0 h

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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset	06:19/20:11
Sunshine Hours	0.0 hrs
UV Index	7.95
Cloud Cover	100%

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Wind

Speed	25.1 km/h
Gusts	32.4 km/h
Direction	W