Crissy Field East Beach
Play in the waves and enjoy a picnic with Golden Gate views at Crissy Field East Beach.
Crissy Field East Beach is where the locals come to play. This scenic spot where kids frolic in the sand offers ample recreation opportunities, as well as amenities like picnic tables, restrooms, and grills. Crissy beach is also one of the world’s best kite surfing spots.
Getting to Crissy Field East Beach
Crissy Field East Beach, San Francisco, CA
By Presidio GO Shuttle
Route: Downtown Route
Stop: Presidio Transit Center (10-minute walk down Halleck Street)
Parking
Free parking is available at the Crissy Field Beach parking lot. Additional paid parking can be found in a lot just across Mason Street.
Why We Love Crissy Field East Beach
Great for dipping your toes in the waves, fantastic for people-watching, and perennially packed with locals enjoying leisure time, Crissy Field East Beach crackles with a community vibe. On the weekends, it’s an epic family destination.
Accessibility at Crissy Field East Beach
To learn about accessibility at Crissy Field East Beach, visit the National Park Service website.
Insider Tip
If you fancy a stroll, stretch your legs on the Presidio’s majestic Golden Gate Promenade/San Francisco Bay Trail. In just over a mile, you’ll pass by must-see birdwatching at Crissy Marsh, enjoy the big lawn near the Crissy Field West Bluff Picnic Area, and ultimately arrive at the Warming Hut Park Store where you’ll find a snack and fun shopping. Bring a jacket as it can get windy.
BEACH NEAR THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE
This Crissy Field beach is among the Presidio’s most well-known and beloved destinations. It’s one of San Francisco’s best beaches.
Crissy Field Kitesurfing
Thanks to thermal winds and storm fronts that roll in through the Golden Gate, Crissy Field East Beach is one of the planet’s best spots for kitesurfing. Visitors love to sit on the sand and watch as these incredible athletes skate the water’s surface at lightning speeds.
Presidio Food at East Beach
If you didn’t pack a picnic, pick up a great meal from the Presidio Pop Up food trucks, typically located just west on Mason Street next to the Outpost playground.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Accessible restrooms and changing areas are available.
No, picnic tables and grills at Crissy Field East Beach are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you want to reserve a picnic area in advance, learn about the Presidio’s Picnic Place.
Yes, there is a free parking lot next to East Beach. Right across Mason Street, there is a paid parking lot available to all.
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