San Francisco is renowned for its cold summer days and then the surprising hot days of September and October. The locals know that these precious fall days are meant for a visit to Presidio Park and a day on Baker Beach. If you are fortunate enough to be visiting the Inn At The Presidio in the fall, be sure to have your swimsuit and beach towel ready for a day on Baker Beach with its panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands and Lands End.
It is a quick drive to Baker Beach from the Inn as you can dash across the park roads to the coast without getting on the freeway. The only challenge to your day may be getting to Baker Beach early and finding a good parking place.
Since Baker Beach is outside of the protected San Francisco Bay it is subject to large waves and undertow, so it is best to wade, hike, picnic, and sunbathe. The best-kept secret of Baker Beach may be the day you spend sharing one of San Francisco’s favorite spots with the joyful residents of the city who know that the moment is fleeting and every drop of sun and blue sky has to be cherished.
