China Beach, San Francisco

China Beach is a small cove in San Francisco's Sea Cliff neighborhood. It lies between Baker Beach and Lands End and is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. It was once used as a campsite for Chinese fishermen who anchored their boats in the cove. There is a monument to them at the trailhead by the parking area by Sea Cliff Avenue.

China Beach
China Beach is seen in the foreground with the sea wall.
Location in San Francisco Location in California Location in United States
Location	San Francisco, California, United States
Coordinates	37°47′16″N 122°29′35″W
Operated by	Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Website	Official website

It was previously known as James D. Phelan State Beach Park. Swimming is not safe at China Beach because of many possible dangers and the lack of lifeguards in the area. At low tides, there are tide pools, and it is sometimes possible to walk to Baker Beach. China Beach offers a view of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Marin Headlands.

China Beach with Golden Gate Bridge

A marker on the trailhead leading down to the beach reads "CHINA BEACH Since gold rush times, this cove was used as a campsite by many of the Chinese fishermen who worked in and around San Francisco Bay. Their efforts to supply the needs of a young city helped establish one of the area's most important industries and traditions. Gift of Henry & Diana Chung Family 1981."

China Beach is also home to Coyote Gulch, a stream defining the boundary of Baker Beach and China Beach, the stream is constantly changing due to Locals and Kids digging, and natural causes making the boundary not clear. Kids are sometimes seen playing in the stream, but there is concerns of contamination despite conversation efforts.

See also

• List of beaches in California
• List of California state parks

External links

• China Beach at the National Parks Conservancy