Crissy Field

Crissy Field is a gorgeous beach next to the Golden Gate Bridge. We went on a overcast afternoon to take photos by the bridge and then decided to take a romantic stroll by the water.
We were in San Fransisco in mid-​January but from what I read the temperature at Crissy Field is usually between 50 – 60 degrees and can sometimes be very windy so bring a jacket. On the day we went, it was perfect. The temperature was about 58 – 60 and cloudy, therefore we weren’t being melted by the sun.
It’s a perfect place for a stroll but we saw lots of people out on a run. There are some nice grassy areas perfect for a picnic, a game of frisbee, or playing fetch with your pup!
For tourists, it’s a great spot for taking a selfie with the bridge in the background!

California Trip #14
«Leaving San Francisco is like saying goodbye to an old sweetheart. You want to linger as long as possible.»
–Walter Cronkite
Almost any beach can be beautiful, but when it’s combined with the Golden Gate Bridge (GGB) in the distance, well… Crissy Field (CF) is something special. Since the eloquent John D. posted a wonderful and thorough review on CF, I will send you to him for facts and tips (
). What I *can* do is give you a perspective as a visitor seeing the GGB for the first time while at CF.
In my review on the GGB, I referenced CF because CF is a great place to park (free!) and walk to the bridge and pavilion (
). What makes CF so fantastic is the ability to see the bridge as you get closer and closer to it. Talk about a photographer’s dream! You have the beach, San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz, GGB, Marin Headlands, birds, and deliriously happy dogs – just to name a few. If you can manage to show up before sunrise, you’ll get a unique experience (check out my pictures).
If you’re visiting from out of town and haven’t seen the GGB before, go to CF. As I walked along the beach, I couldn’t take my eyes off of the GGB. To see all of its glory, and with much anticipation, I can’t express the feelings I felt that morning. Take the time to savor your first time visiting. Walking from CF to the GGB is about an hour, but it’s so enjoyable because of the view. Along the way there are spots to get shots of yourself with the bridge. Trust me – people will offer to take pictures for you. I was impressed with the friendly people who kept offering.
CF is a goldmine of happiness – between the lucky dogs who live around there, the gorgeous view, and the free parking – I know I was happy while I was there. You can’t help but smile when you’re in San Fran!

Breath taking view looking up at the Golden Gate Bridge and a view of Alcatraz. There’s ample amount of free parking. This is thee most perfect place to take in the view of the bridge and just chill. Lay on the sand, read a book, have a picnic/​BBQ, photo op, play in the water, have a play date, take in the citly but fresh breeze! I absolutely love it here. This place is a definite must if you’re looking for a relaxing way to take in the awesome view of the GGB or just want to take a bunch of pictures (^_​^)

Crissy Field is situated along the beautiful Bay and accessible to all things amazing such as Golden Gate Park, Golden Gate Bridge, Presido and more! Its perfect for dog walking, people watching and sightseeing. A must-​see and do during a trip to San Franciso.
Take your camera, strike a pose, cop a squat… the options are endless here.
~Christy said so.

Being a new San Franciscan I had to come here! From the pictures I thought it was more of a park feel, with lots of grass area to have a picnic. I did find some grass area, but it was too far from the Golden Gate Bridge view, which I HAD to be surrounded by :)
Instead my boyfriend and I got food from the nearby café (The Warming Hut) and sat by the dock which was breathtaking! It’s extremely windy if you go after 3pm. To catch the sun arrive in the morning.
There’s a «beach» on the east side of the dock as well as bike rental spots and a workout recreational area.
Parking is a biotch! So give yourself 30 minutes to park if you’re coming on the weekends & want a good spot by the dock/​café.
Can’t wait to come back and ride bikes!

Crissy Field will be a pleasant surprise to all the first timers and so did I feel when my husband brought me here. It was nice & wonderful to spend a good evening at the field, especially during summers.
Highlights:
It’s a quick getaway for people living in the bay area. One gets to enjoy every beauty of the location.
— Breathtaking golden gate view
— Spectacular San Francisco city view & Alcatraz Island
— Serenity of the pacific ocean
— Perfect beach to watch the scenic sunsets
— Great picnic area & gentle resting on the green grass
— Fort Point National Historic Site
— Golden gate promenade /​Bay trail
— Warming Hut Park Store & Café
— Pier outside the Warming Hut Café
— Fitness friendly for Bikers, joggers, runners/​walkers & also, pet friendly.
Already a handful of ten and the list just goes on.
Warming Hut Café did help us in quick warm up, grabbed a cup of Hot chai latte & Hot coffee. The café scores well on Unilocal.It was certainly a good choice. We started heading towards the pier, took a leisurely stroll and I must admit that it was lovely. The bay trail was quite relaxing too, leading you through the crissy field to the fort point and then up to the golden gate bridge. Also spotted historic airfield buildings, seems to be reused today for indoor recreational activities.
Easy tips:
1. It gets chilly in the late evenings even on a hot and sunny day. So, please carry your jackets along.
2. It’s a popular area to take photos. So, pause while you walk & don’t miss to capture the panoramic view shots of the golden gate bridge in your cameras. We even saw a candid wedding photo shoot of a newly married couple, trying to get the best of sunset with the golden gate backdrop.
3. Limited free parking. Be an early bird to get a good free parking spot.
This is one of the finest & rarest places offering you a bunch of To-​Do list & lots of exciting attractions in one place. Truly a must-​visit. We are sure to come back again.

BEAUTIFUL place to have a picnic, chill, run, play with your dog, BBQ… fill in the blank. Beautiful backdrop, great ocean views, lots of area to spread out and relax without being on top of one another like other parks in the city.
Can get a bit breezy since it’s right off the ocean, so just remember to grab a jacket (although I always do whenever I go anywhere in SF!). Perfect place for a beautiful, sunny day. We love taking our dog with us to play fetch, picnic together, and/​or play bocce ball.

If you’re for a location with everything to enjoy the outdoors in SF, this place is it! Great place for bbq, jogging, beach, biking, and great views.
You can get a great view of the Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz too. I would love to come up here just to relax. This place just seem so calm and away from downtown SF. Also, you can find free parking! Just make sure you come here early.

Looking for a place to lounge and chill in SF… look no further! Crissy field is the spot!
lets see why this place is soo awesome:
free parking check!
amazing views of the golden gate bridge check!
walking distance to Beach access check!
Dog friendly beach check! pups everywhere check!
130 Acres of green space check!
Bike trails — perfect for running or riding your bike check !
I have been here on multiple occasions… as a tip, dont be shy to bring a picnic basket and fill it with your favorite snacks… I chose to stop by whole foods (hitting up their food buffet because how can you not right… paleo chipotle wings, grilled veggies. [can eat those for days!], peas, tortilla chips, guac. is all about the guac! ] … walking through the WF aisles picked up some sea salted chips, some water. crap. no picnic basket. no problem bought one there for $ 3 :)
TIPS: [dont forget…]
–bring food and snacks, water
–beach blanket or mat
–beach umbrella or tent (and something to hold it down… could get kinda windy)
–swimming clothes! … specially in the summer when is 85 or 90 in SF, water temp is great!
–an extra set of clothes. just in case.
–your camera or go-​pro.
If you never been here, this place is highly recommended !! as well as walking over to the palace of fine arts which is literally about a 5 min. walk around the corner.
hope you ‘ll enjoy as much as I have :)

Places like Crissy Field are why I love San Francisco.
To begin with, if you want a place in the city where you can just spend time enjoying the beautiful scenery, you can’t do any better than Crissy Field. The views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the ocean and the surrounding areas are incredible.
There’s also so much to do here. You can walk or run along the trails, sit or lie down in the sun and relax, head down to the beach, throw a picnic with friends and family (there are BBQ pits) and more.
There is plenty of parking available and there is a local Sports Basement store nearby too.
Overall, it’s a great place in SF to spend your time whether you want to be alone or hang out with others.
5 stars all the way

This was my wife, friends, and I first time here. When we first got here my friend miss the parking lot so he had to make a u-​turn.
The beach had a nice view of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. It was a pretty sunny day, but it was windy. I was surprised of how many dogs was there running around.
Cons:
Dirty water
Restrooms are not clean.

Crissy Field offers a variety of activities for people of all ages. First of all, the sights and views are amazing. It is a really refreshing place to intake San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge! The field is huge so you can sit and relax or participate in activities like Frisbee or kite flying (perfect place because it was windy). It is spacious so the kids can run around and have fun.
There’s a dirt path to walk along and a pond/​lake which is pretty. Also there’s a sandy «beach!» How cool is that? (I think you can call it a beach, hah.) There’s probably more that I didn’t explore, but I did find the field has amazing views of the city and if you want some nice photos… come check it out!