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Ocean Beach


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #71 of 641 attractions in San Francisco
Traveler Description: At the edge of the Pacific, beachcomb, build sand castles or bonfires, but don't swim. The tumultuous waters can be too rough to handle.
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Attraction type: Beach
Activities: Walking
Address: Highway 1 San Francisco, CA 94121
Tel: 415 831 2700

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5 of 5 stars
temptingtravel   19 contributions
Cincinnati, Ohio
Oct 2, 2009

We recently traveled with my Sister and Brother-in Law to San Francsico, his first time for a lot of things, he is 71. One of the things that I had hoped to surprise him with was horseback riding on the beach. We contacted Mar Vista Stable that was mentioned on Trip Advisor and they were able to accomodate us within... more

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5 of 5 stars
danakate   19 contributions
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Oct 27, 2007
2
people found this review helpful

I had a couple of hours free after a conference, and I was dying to see the ocean, and Ocean Beach couldn't have been a better experience! It's wide and long with all types of people enjoying themselves. Several huge rocks and outcroppings in the water make beautiful backdrops for the sunset. There's one restaurant - Cliff House at the... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Hillsborough, CA
Jan 31, 2006
10
people found this review helpful

We went on a 1 hour horseback ride on Ocean Beach right near the border of Daly City. Mar Vista Stable (650) 991-4224 2152 Skyline Blvd Daly City, CA. Had a great time and the view was breathtaking. A little scary for the first time rider because you go down a very steep hill but the horse goes very slowly... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
petaluma, CA
Oct 15, 2002
13
people found this review helpful

I think its a great place to hang out, especially when you catch it on a good day. The beach stretches forever and there is always enough space to run around and have your own party. One of the best parts is that they allow bonfires which is becoming rare, but having a bonfire at the beach rocks because at... more

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Ocean Beach Address

Highway 1, San Francisco, CA 94121
Tel: 415 831 2700