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Phillip Burton Memorial Beach Access

Phillip Burton Memorial Beach Access is a secluded beach located between Fort Funston and Thornton State Beach, accessible via stairs and trails from Fort Funston or via an equestrian trail from Thornton Beach Vista.

The beach is best visited at low tide and features scenic bluff-top trails, a notable sea cave for exploration, and picturesque wooden posts ideal for photography.

Access is free with parking available at Fort Funston or Thornton State Beach, though visitors should be prepared for a moderately strenuous hike down and back up the bluff.


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