San Francisco Bay, California Golden Gate Bridge -- Baker's Beach
by Catherine Ludwig Donleycott
Title
San Francisco Bay, California Golden Gate Bridge -- Baker's Beach
Artist
Catherine Ludwig Donleycott
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
National Park Service, Presidio of San Francisco. Baker Beach is a public beach on the peninsula of San Francisco, California, U.S.. The beach lies on the shore of the Pacific Ocean in the northwest of the city.
Baker's Beach is Southwest of the Golden Gate Bridge with a wild feel and amazing views. Be warned, though: It’s clothing optional, particularly on its north end.
The mile-long Baker Beach lies at the foot of rugged serpentine cliffs west of the Golden Gate. Large waves, undertow and rip currents make the beach unsafe for swimming, but it provides panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands and Lands End. You can fish or check out the shorelife along the beach and rocky shoreline. Restrooms and picnic tables are nearby.
Tips and Highlights
Hikers can pick up the Coastal Trail on the cliffside.
On sunny weekends, be prepared for crowds and parking congestion.
A picnic area with tables, grills, and restroom facilities is tucked in the cypress grove at the east end of the parking lot.
Look for the display of historical photographs inside the Battery Chamberlin magazine on the 1st weekend of each month.
The northernmost end of Baker Beach is frequented by clothing-optional sunbathers.
Nature
California State Rock: Serpentine
Outcrops of gray-green serpentine protrude among the cliffs between Fort Point and Baker Beach. Serpentine forms when rocks deep in the Earth's crust are altered and forced to the surface. Serpentine yields soils unusually high in magnesium and low in calcium, which spur special adaptations among rare plant species. The best views of San Francisco's serpentine cliffs are from the overlooks on Lincoln Boulevard, north of Baker Beach.
Feature on FAA groups:
- Beach Moment 9/8/2020
- Just Perfect 9/8/2020
- Images that Excite 9/9/2020
- Covid 19 Mask Group 9/9/2020
- Tricks and Treats of Nature 9/11/2020
To see my art and design history and new original paintings, please go to:
WEBSITE: catherinedesigns.com
ETSY: CDonleycottPaintings
Instagram: @c.donleycott
Additional artwork can be seen in person at:
- Unique Gifts by Jacquelynn in Clayton, North Caroline
- River to Sea Gallery (online) in Wilmington, North Carolina
- Artmosphere Community Art Center in Clayton, North Carolina
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August 31st, 2020
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