Phillip Burton Memorial Beach is a 0.8 mile out and back trail located near Daly City, California that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
This popular beach is frequented by dog walkers, surfers, and paragliders. John McPhee discusses the geology of this area in his book, "Assembling California". A nice beach that is great for the entire family.
Park in the State Park Parking Area
January 31, 2021
January 28, 2021January 16, 2021October 18, 2020Amazing day to be on the beach. Steep decline and then it’s a walk on the beach. Be ready for a climb to exit
July 12, 2020On hot summer days, during shelter-in-place, this beach is SUPER packed. Barely any room for social distancing on the main trail down. Beach has plenty of place to social distance, and there are other trails you may take to get to the un-crowded beach. Overall a great beach, but don't come here on the weekends if you want to social distance. I'd recommend the Black Sands Beach on Conzelman Road in Sausalito, or Kirby Cove Beach also on Conzelman Road, but slightly more crowded (super wide trail for social distancing). Black Sands Beach is a longer walk than Kirby Cove Beach from the nearest parking. Overall, this trail is good and the beach good but just too many people.
June 15, 2020Not a great trail for running but the beach was nice. The further you go, the less people you will find. I ran past a guy horseback riding along the shore and he looked very mystical.
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