While black sand beaches are often associated with other places, such as Iceland and Hawaii, the Bay Area has one of its own. You’ll have to venture through a thick layer of San Francisco fog ...

Located in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area about 10 miles from San Francisco and below the Marin Headlands, this is the only black sand beach in the continental U.S. The coastline's ...

Ocean Beach separates attractions like the San Francisco Zoo and Golden Gate Park from the Pacific Ocean. This 3 ½-mile stretch of sand is a welcome respite from the city's bustling downtown.