Question for San Francisco locals

[david_henderson]

Hello. I'll be spending the first couple of days next week as a

tourist in San Francisco before heading up to northern California

and Oregon for some coastal photography.

 

I'd like to take a look at the Golden Gate Bridge from Baker Beach,

but despite my several guidebooks and Delorme atlas, I can't quite

see how I can access Baker Beach towards the north end - near the

bridge. Can anyone give me some directions please?

[rich815]

You have to walk to the base of the bridge from farther west. That's the Baker's Beach entrance and parking lot. Which can be accessed along Lincoln Blvd. between Kobbe Ave. and Pershing Drive. Once you find the entrance and parking lot get out and walk along the beach towards the bridge.

[rich815]

Here's more:<p>

 

<a href="http://gocalifornia.about.com/cs/clothingoptional/l/bl_nb_bakrmap.htm"><b>(Baker Beach Map & Directions)</b> http://gocalifornia.about.com/cs/clothingoptional/l/bl_nb_bakrmap.htm</a><p>and a cool VR pano here:<p>

 

<a href="http://virtualguidebooks.com/CentralCalif/SanFrancisco/SeacliffBakerBeach/BakerBeach.html">http://virtualguidebooks.com/CentralCalif/SanFrancisco/SeacliffBakerBeach/BakerBeach.html</a><p>BTW, these were two links from the first page of the Google search result from "Baker Beach San Francisco". Amazing thing that Google.

[Spearhead]

If you want a different view than most visitors get, go to Kirby Cover on the north side of the Bridge. It involves some walking, but almost no tourists go to the cove. There's some forts there, a beach, and the view of the Bridge.

[david_henderson]

Thanks to you both for the helpful and timely responses.

[ky2]

<p align="center"><img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/1480934-md.jpg"><br><br>Jeff's Kirby Cove</p>

[ky2]

<p align="center"><img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/1387238-md.jpg"</p><p>But if you're looking for this point of view, then drive to the south (very packed) vista point. You probably won't find a parking spot there-- however, there's a small bypass UNDER the highway (look for the queue to the restrooms, it's right there). Follow that pass and park on the other side, there's normally plenty of space there. NOW, walk to the west point of the parking lot; there's a trail that starts right there, taking you all the way down-- there are stairs, and about 10 minutes down. This is much closer than driving to Baker Beach.</p>

[john_n._wall]

The book, Photosecrets San Francisco and Northern California: The Best Sights and How to Photograph Them, by Andrew Hudson, is a helpful guide to taking photos in San Francisco anad surrounding areas. Available through Amazon.com.

[Spearhead]

My favorite view of the Bridge is from Alcatraz.<p>

 

<center><img src="http://www.spirer.com/alcatraz/images/alc15.jpg"><br>

<i>Golden Gate Bridge, Copyright 2003 Jeff Spirer</i></center>

[barefoot]

Jeff,

 

When the Good Lord was dishing out originality, I think he took a shine to you. This picture is superb.