Photo of Mile Rock Beach with gray sand & rocks surface

Photo of Mile Rock Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Mile Rock Beach with partly clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Mile Rock Beach located in natural area

Photo of Mile Rock Beach surrounded by mountains

6.7

Good

Mile Rock Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Mile Rock Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Mile Rock Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Legion of Honor Café is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Mile Rock Beach?

There are 486 places to stay in the Mile Rock Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Mile Rock Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=56008&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Inn at Golden Gate</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9181813&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Beautiful Edwardian Victorian Homestay B&B</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2345177&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">My Rosegarden Guest Rooms</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6062122&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Richmond Charmer</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6934216&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Exceptional Hilltop View Villa</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8451491&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Adorable 2bd by the Beach,GGP,UCSF with Parking</a></li></ul>

San Francisco, United States

#348 out of 385 in California

6.7

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach

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Located outside the settlement

San Francisco • 7.6 km

Map of beach

Cafe Legion of Honor Café

7.4 - Good 600m

Bar Lincoln Park Bar & Grill

9 - Excellent 1.2km

Bar Akiba Karaoke

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Bar Izakaya Links Sushi Bar

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant El Mansour Restaurant

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Cafe Garden House Cafe

8.8 - Excellent 1.4km

Cafe Simple Pleasures Cafe

9.2 - Excellent 1.6km

Cafe Tal-Y-Tara Restaurant (Closed For Renovations)

9.2 - Excellent 1.7km

Cafe Hard Knox Cafe

8.8 - Excellent 1.9km

Park Golden Gate Park

2.9km

Park Japanese Tea Garden

3.7km

Park Crissy Field

4km

Hiking Area Point Bonita Trail

4.3km

Hiking Area South Rodeo Beach Trail

4.7km

Hiking Area Rodeo Lagoon Vista Point

4.7km

Hiking Area South Rodeo Beach

4.9km

Park Miwok Trail Trailhead

5.3km

Hiking Area Bobcat trailhead

5.4km

Tourist Attraction Lands End Lookout

9.4 - Excellent 100m

Museum Legion of Honor

630m

Tourist Attraction Seacliff San Francisco

9.6 - Exceptional 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Holy Virgin Cathedral

9.6 - Exceptional 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Batteries to Bluffs Trail

9.6 - Exceptional 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Battery McKinnon-Stotsenburg (1898)

4.6 - Tolerable 2.9km

Tourist Attraction Battery Godfrey

9.4 - Excellent 3.1km

Tourist Attraction Golden Gate Overlook

9.6 - Exceptional 3.2km

Tourist Attraction Mountain Lake Park

9.2 - Excellent 3.2km

Historical Landmark The Painted Ladies

6.6km

Historical Landmark Coit Tower

9km

Historical Landmark Ferry Building

9.9km

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About

Mile Rock Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 348th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 125 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of San Francisco settlement, just 7.6 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a small bay with turquoise water and gray sand & rocks cover, so it is highly recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Mile Rock Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail about 500m long. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Baker Beach, which has a rating of 7.5.

Mile Rock Beach (California) is located outside the San Francisco settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+18 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

7.4 M/S

Wind

+13 ^o C

Water temperature

1.5 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

San Francisco • 7.6 km

Map of beach

Cafe Legion of Honor Café

7.4 - Good 600m

Bar Lincoln Park Bar & Grill

9 - Excellent 1.2km

Bar Akiba Karaoke

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Bar Izakaya Links Sushi Bar

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant El Mansour Restaurant

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Cafe Garden House Cafe

8.8 - Excellent 1.4km

Cafe Simple Pleasures Cafe

9.2 - Excellent 1.6km

Cafe Tal-Y-Tara Restaurant (Closed For Renovations)

9.2 - Excellent 1.7km

Cafe Hard Knox Cafe

8.8 - Excellent 1.9km

Park Golden Gate Park

2.9km

Park Japanese Tea Garden

3.7km

Park Crissy Field

4km

Hiking Area Point Bonita Trail

4.3km

Hiking Area South Rodeo Beach Trail

4.7km

Hiking Area Rodeo Lagoon Vista Point

4.7km

Hiking Area South Rodeo Beach

4.9km

Park Miwok Trail Trailhead

5.3km

Hiking Area Bobcat trailhead

5.4km

Tourist Attraction Lands End Lookout

9.4 - Excellent 100m

Museum Legion of Honor

630m

Tourist Attraction Seacliff San Francisco

9.6 - Exceptional 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Holy Virgin Cathedral

9.6 - Exceptional 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Batteries to Bluffs Trail

9.6 - Exceptional 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Battery McKinnon-Stotsenburg (1898)

4.6 - Tolerable 2.9km

Tourist Attraction Battery Godfrey

9.4 - Excellent 3.1km

Tourist Attraction Golden Gate Overlook

9.6 - Exceptional 3.2km

Tourist Attraction Mountain Lake Park

9.2 - Excellent 3.2km

Historical Landmark The Painted Ladies

6.6km

Historical Landmark Coit Tower

9km

Historical Landmark Ferry Building

9.9km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Adorable 2bd by the Beach,GGP,UCSF with Parking

1.1km from the beach

7.3 Good

Adorable 2bd by the Beach,GGP,UCSF with Parking

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

San Francisco • 7.2km from center

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Beautiful Edwardian Victorian Homestay B&B

2km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Beautiful Edwardian Victorian Homestay B&B

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

San Francisco • 6.3km from center

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2.3km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

My Rosegarden Guest Rooms

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

San Francisco • 5.3km from center

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2.7km from the beach

California Vacation Rental Near Ocean Beach

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

San Francisco • 7.8km from center

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3.4km from the beach

Richmond Charmer

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

San Francisco • 4.4km from center

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San Francisco Retreat Just Steps from Golden Gate Park and Ocean Beach! home

3.7km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

San Francisco Retreat Just Steps from Golden Gate Park and Ocean Beach! home

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

San Francisco • 5.3km from center

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SF Newly Remodeled Charming home With 100% Walking Score

3.7km from the beach

8.1 Very good

SF Newly Remodeled Charming home With 100% Walking Score

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

San Francisco • 4km from center

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3.8km from the beach

Bright Spacious 2bdr & 2bath Apt by Golden Gate Park and Presidio

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

San Francisco • 3.9km from center

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Sunset Edwardian Bed and Breakfast At Golden Gate Park San Francisco

4km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Sunset Edwardian Bed and Breakfast At Golden Gate Park San Francisco

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

San Francisco • 5.4km from center

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4.1km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Golden Gate Park Sweet Home- 3 Bedrooms

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

San Francisco • 5.8km from center

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5.4km from the beach

7.2 Good

Inn at Golden Gate

Motel

Located at nearest locality

San Francisco • 3.2km from center

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5.6km from the beach

Exceptional Hilltop View Villa

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

San Francisco • 4km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.3km 17 min walk

China Beach China Beach

7.1 Good

2.1km

Baker Beach Baker Beach

7.5 Very good

2.2km

Ocean Beach III Ocean Beach III

7.4 Good

3.2km

Ocean Beach II Ocean Beach II

7.4 Good

4.1km

Black Sands Beach Black Sands Beach

7.3 Good

4.6km

Kirby Beach Kirby Beach

7.3 Good

5.5km

Rodeo Beach Rodeo Beach

7.4 Good

5.8km

Ocean Beach Ocean Beach

7.4 Good

Localities

Nearest

San Francisco • 7.6km

Main locality of province

Sacramento • 125km

Transport

Airport

JCC • 3.7km

Bus Station

Geary Blvd & 42nd Ave • 1km

Train Station

Embarcadero • 9.6km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

6.7 Good

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Average Reviews rating

6.7 Good

Jaike V.

10 Exceptional

We visited the beach last weekend, and it felt like a winter season experience during the summer. However, it's worth noting that accessing the beach may present some difficulties.

March 2023

Aria Delaney

10 Exceptional

During our walk along the Lands End Trail, we stumbled upon this beach with stunning rock formations and scenery. It's a serene and picturesque spot, perfect for unwinding and bird-watching. The highlight of our visit was definitely the labyrinth, which was truly awe-inspiring.

March 2023

Chandrakant Wagle

8 Very good

The trail leading to the beach is nice, neat, and clean. However, it should be noted that accessing the beach may be difficult due to its limited accessibility.

March 2023

Harshita Tomar

8 Very good

This beach is truly stunning, but it should be noted that accessing it can be quite challenging.

March 2023

Lorena Rivera

8 Very good

This small rocky beach is quite lovely, however, it should be noted that access to it can be somewhat difficult due to its location along the Lands End trail.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Mile Rock Beach?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gray color. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Mile Rock Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Mile Rock Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Mile Rock Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

The waves in the Mile Rock Beach are usually strong.

Is the Mile Rock Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Mile Rock Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Mile Rock Beach?

Mile Rock Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Beachgoers with pets
Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Mile Rock Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Mile Rock Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Legion of Honor Café is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Mile Rock Beach?

There are 486 places to stay in the Mile Rock Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Mile Rock Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Mile Rock Beach from parking?

The Mile Rock Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a long descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Mile Rock Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Mile Rock Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Lands End Lookout located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Mile Rock Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Mile Rock Beach is September. Its average value reaches 20°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 15°C. The coldest month is December with air temperature 12°C and water 12°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Mile Rock Beach (California) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Mile Rock Beach (California) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.