While San Francisco isn't known for being a beach town, the city's Baker Beach is often considered one of the best in California. Located in the northwestern area of San Francisco in the Presidio ...

From the Painted Ladies to Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco's tourism is endless, but Baker Beach is a local hidden ... and listen to the waves against the California serpentine.

California boasts more than 420 public beaches ... (Getty Images)| While San Francisco's fickle weather might not make this an ideal place to sunbathe, Baker Beach earns a spot on this list ...