Location
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco. Get a map and directions.Description
Soft, sandy dunesEven though nude use has been infrequent in recent years after a crackdown by park rangers, we hear that a few stalwarts still like to use the beach, mostly in the sand dunes. If you go on a weekday and no one complains about your behavior, you're unlikely to be cited.
Who's at Fort Funston Beach
Mostly clothed families on weekends, when it's almost impossible to find a private spot. Fort Funston is also a popular dog beach and the furry folks aren't always under tight control of their owners. If that bothers you, it's best to go somewhere else.Fort Funston Facilities
NoneFort Funston Activities
Sunbathing. Watching the hang gliders overhead.More Nude Beaches Within 25 Miles of Fort Funston
- Baker Beach: A few miles north
- Golden Gate Beach: A little bit north off Lincoln Blvd
- Lands End Beach: West of Baker Beach
- Red Rock Beach: Marin County, about 25 miles north
- Grey Whale Cove (Devil's Slide): San Mateo County, 15 miles south
Nudity Laws and Fort Funston
Fort Funston Beach is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which makes it Federal land, but the legal situation is complex. Read more about it here.Nude or naturist beach neophytes, please be respectful of others and read the Nude Beach and Topless Beach Etiquette guidelines before you go to a nude beach.
