Top rated Public beaches in Palo Alto

Experience the best that Palo Alto has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 24 places from Public beach category.

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Fort Funston
Park
Park featuring 200-foot-high bluffs for hang gliding, plus trails for hiking & horseback riding.
4.80 (3.5K reviews) (~43.01 km from centre)
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Greyhound Rock County Park
Park
👍👍 One of the issues about the beaches along Highway 1 when traveling between Santa Cruz and San Francisco is the fact that anything next to the road is usually crowded as heck. The Greyhound Rock Spot is a protected area and absolutely beautiful without all the random people to ruin your experience. T...
4.80 (573 reviews) (~41.72 km from centre)
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Mile Rock Beach
Public beach
Remote cove known for the stacked rocks left by visitors & a stone labyrinth above the shore.
4.80 (299 reviews) (~48.85 km from centre)
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Crissy Field Marsh
Park
Shoreline recreation area with a nature center & restored marsh for watching birds.
4.80 (117 reviews) (~47.84 km from centre)
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Pescadero Rockside
Public beach
👍👍 A beautiful place to visit for everybody. You can enjoy this place with your family, friends or yourself, and find some peace and connections with the nature.
4.80 (111 reviews) (~30.27 km from centre)
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Baker Beach
Public beach
👍👍 Absolutely breathtaking sunsets with an easily accessible walk to the sandy beach with views to the right of the Golden Gate Bridge. Coming from the north after the bridge, take the first exit and follow signs to the parking area. There are porta-potties in a pinch if needed. Can get crowded but de...
4.80 (97 reviews) (~48.96 km from centre)
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Surfers Beach
Public beach
4.80 (72 reviews) (~27.94 km from centre)
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Gray Whale Cove State Beach
Public beach
Cliffs surround this sandy beach, where whales are often spotted close to the shore.
4.70 (1.4K reviews) (~33.98 km from centre)
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Pomponio State Beach
Public beach
Oceanside scenic sandy beaches with a small lagoon, plus picnic tables & barbecues.
4.70 (1.2K reviews) (~27 km from centre)
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Ocean Beach
Public beach
Serene stretch of coast known for its rough surf, natural beauty & views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
4.70 (1.1K reviews) (~46.72 km from centre)
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Rockaway Beach
Public beach
👍👍 Very scenic place. Parking lot is small. So good to park at Pacifica state beach parking and take a walk through the trail
4.70 (728 reviews) (~34.93 km from centre)
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Cowell Ranch Beach Access
Park
This remote, scenic beach is reached by a half-mile trail to a bluff with a steep staircase.
4.70 (639 reviews) (~24.38 km from centre)
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Scott Creek County Beach
Public beach
👍 Peaceful, wide, and cool beach with big waves which is the perfect place to surfing. But be careful with the waves! I saw a post about searching a kid who lost in the beach. Hope the kid is safe and safe to be back to his or her parents. You may park along the road with more than 20 availabilities....
4.70 (486 reviews) (~45.31 km from centre)
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Esplanade Beach Overlook Trail
Hiking area
👍👍 One of my favorite spots in Pacifica to watch the sunset! Street parking can be tough on warm days though. There are two concrete benches along the path to sit on and the views are practically unobstructed with just a cable wire fence!
4.70 (84 reviews) (~37.14 km from centre)
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Manor Beach
Public beach
👍 Good beach, but there are few things I should mention. No designated parking. Only street parking is available. There is no easy way to the beach, there is quite high steep with sandy and rocky trail. So, no way for people with disabilities to go there. Way up is a bit complex even for normal people...
4.70 (79 reviews) (~37.2 km from centre)
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Pacifica State Beach
Public beach
Known for being a popular surfing locale, this crescent-shaped beach also offers trails & restrooms.
4.60 (4.3K reviews) (~34.72 km from centre)
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Alameda Beach
Public beach
Long, sandy strip with volleyball courts, ending in a bird sanctuary & backed by fast-food places.
4.60 (1.7K reviews) (~35.38 km from centre)
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Ocean Beach Fire Pits
Park
Visitors can bring their own firewood for beachfront campfires in permanent concrete rings.
4.60 (1.5K reviews) (~47.6 km from centre)
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Ocean Beach
Public beach
👍👍 Nice place to walk or jog. Free parking, just be careful....grab and go😁
4.60 (578 reviews) (~44.58 km from centre)
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Point Emery
Public beach
👍👍 Best place to view a sunset and enjoy the beauty Emeryville has to offer. Lock your car, and don't leave valuables in plain view. Better yet, take them with you. For amazing photos, Point Emery offers spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay and that of Emery Bay, which is where Point Emery is at...
4.60 (367 reviews) (~46.36 km from centre)
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