China Beach Parking Lot
490 Sea Cliff Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Free for anyone
Free National Park Service (GGNRA) day-use beach parking lot, no fee. Spaces are very limited and parts of the site are currently closed.
Details
- Regular rate
- $0 / 1 hr
- Daily max
- $0
- Hours
- Sunrise to sunset (day-use; restrooms/showers open sunrise to sunset per NPS)
Free NPS/GGNRA beach parking lot with no fee; parking is very limited and parts of the site are currently closed, day-use hours roughly sunrise to sunset. A 2021 NPS proposal to charge $3/hour ($10/day max) at China Beach was withdrawn after public opposition, so parking remains $0.
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Source: official page (checked 2026-07-20)
Terms change. Confirm on the official page and the posted signs before you park.
FAQ
Is parking at China Beach Parking Lot really free?
Yes, it is free. Free National Park Service (GGNRA) day-use beach parking lot, no fee. Spaces are very limited and parts of the site are currently closed.