The California Coastal Trail connects to the rugged Batteries to Bluffs Trail and ultimately the more secluded Marshall's Beach. If you're looking for one of the best views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Marshall's Beach gives you just that without the tourist crowds of Baker Beach. There's also a stretch of black rocks that offer some interesting composition choices for photographers. If you're here during sunset, as the waves pull back from the sand, it provides a beautiful reflection of the Golden Gate Bridge.
The California Coastal Trail connects to the rugged Batteries to Bluffs Trail and ultimately the more secluded Marshall's Beach. Marshall's Beach is a hidden San Francisco beach with spectacular views. This small stretch of sand on the southwest side of the Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most beautiful places in California with the massive rocks, waves crashing on the sand and the staggering Golden Gate Bridge providing a backdrop to it all. There's also a stretch of black rocks that offer some interesting composition choices for photographers.