Waterfront Spot
Waterfront SpotBlack Sands Beach
94941
Trek down steep stairs to a pocket of volcanic black sand that looks plucked from another planet. The demanding hike keeps crowds thin, leaving you with dramatic cliffs, tide pools, and views of the Golden Gate that feel like your own little secret.
secluded shoreline
volcanic black sand
steep stair hike
clothing-optional
Tips
đŠŽscattered giant whale bones on the sand (visitor discovery)
đȘ"the hike will LITERALLY take your breath away coming back up"
đvisit at low tide, much of beach disappears at high tide
Black Sands Beach
94941
Waterfront SpotWaterfront SpotTrek down steep stairs to a pocket of volcanic black sand that looks plucked from another planet. The demanding hike keeps crowds thin, leaving you with dramatic cliffs, tide pools, and views of the Golden Gate that feel like your own little secret.
secluded shoreline
volcanic black sand
steep stair hike
clothing-optional
Tips
đŠŽscattered giant whale bones on the sand (visitor discovery)
đȘ"the hike will LITERALLY take your breath away coming back up"
đvisit at low tide, much of beach disappears at high tide