Ocean Beach San Francisco Address, Map and Directions

Ocean Beach, a retreat from the busting downtown San Francisco, appeals to courageous surfers, serious swimmers as well as casual beach goers. This part of the "Outside Lands" of old days has become a top surfing spot in the Bay Area and one of the most visited attractions in Bay Fog City.

As a part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Ocean Beach treats its visitors with a wide variety of beach activities and entertainment. Some preferable recreational activities there include surfing, skating, kite-flying, swimming, fishing, shorebird viewing, volleyball, skimboarding and etc. And many people like to throw bonfire parties at Ocean Beach as well. Or you may just take a stroll or enjoy the breathtaking sunset. Occasionally, you might take a sun bath under the golden sun of California. Fun never stops at Ocean Beach. To know more coveting facts about the beach and activities, please visit:

Ocean Beach Overview

http://www.parksconservancy.org/visit/park-sites/ocean-beach.html

About Ocean Beach

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocean_Beach,_San_Francisco,_California

As an integral part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Ocean Beach is next to the Golden Gate Park and blocks away from the Sunset District and Richmond District. It extends for approximately 3.5 from Cliff House to Fort Funston along the west coast of San Francisco, on the outskirts of town. The fierce currents and waves of Pacific Ocean make Ocean Beach a little bit daunting sometimes. Some nearby attractions you might want to stop by include Cliff House, the Musee Mecanique, Sutro Historic District, Point Reyes National Seashore and etc. The physical address of Ocean Beach is Great Highway, San Francisco, CA 94121. For your sake of convenience, we've located Ocean Beach on Google maps:

Ocean Beach on Google Maps

http://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=Ocean+Beach+San+Francisco

A NPS map might help you to navigate Golden Gate National Recreation Area easier. Download it if necessary:

NPS Map

http://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&PageID=164520

Though tucked on the outskirts of town, Ocean Beach is easily accessible from all parts of the city and the Bay Area since Great Highway stretches along the beach. Still and all, directions to Ocean Beach are provided for handy references.

For tourists coming from San Francisco International Airport, you need to take 101 Highway towards I-380 W first. Then merge onto I-280 N and head to the city of San Francisco. Take the ramp onto CA-1 S by exiting 47. Get onto CA-35 N which is also called Skyline Blvd. Finally bear left onto Great Highway. Ocean Beach is just off Ocean Beach Great Highway. Don't stop till you reach the next light on Great Highway.

For visitors departing from Golden Gate Bridge, we'll suggest you to start out by taking US-101 S/CA-1 S south first. Drive towards 19th Avenue where Golden Gate Park is located. Then make a right turn onto Fulton St. Turn right again onto Balboa St. Finally merge onto Great Highway and take it forward towards the next light. Golden Gate Bridge is just minutes away from Ocean Beach. So just take your time.

For visitors from Bay Bridge, you can start out by merging onto I-80 and take it west in the first place. Follow I-80 onto US-101 N/Central Fwy and take it towards Golden Gate Bridge. US-101 N will become Octavia Blvd. soon. Bear left onto Fell St. then. Make a right turn onto Masonic Ave. You're supposed to get onto Fulton St. by making a left turn at the 3rd light. Note that you've gone too far if you arrive at Mcallister St. Then bear right onto Great Highway which will take you down to Ocean Beach.

Not sure about directions to Ocean Beach from your departure place? Go mapquest the directions by yourself at:

Mapquest

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?cat=OceanBeach&city=SanFrancisco&state=CA

To enhance your Ocean Beach tour, it's better to know:

1) It can be foggy all day at Ocean Beach during the late spring and summer. So be careful with driving. The average temperature is between 50 - 55 °F. The best time to explore Ocean Beach is September and October when the weather is less foggy and more beach-friendly.

2) Safety comes first when conducting beach activities and watersports. The currents and waves of Pacific Ocean can be rapid, fierce and overwhelming all of a sudden. Never leave your kids alone at the beach.

3) Locals as well as tourists flock to Ocean Beach when the weather is pleasant. It can be quite crowded there. If you're seeking for tranquility, head to the south portion of the beach area. The water there is exceptionally clean.

4) A large array of budget-friendly hotels are available in close proximity to Ocean Beach including Oceanview Motel, Beach Motel, Great Highway Inn, Days Inn San Francisco, Geary Parkway Motel and more. There're lots of options if you want to stay over night in beach area.