Beating the Bay Area Heat: Best San Francisco–Area Beaches to Visit

As a Bay Area heat wave hits, this piece offers a practical, five-step approach to choosing a beach: decide the vibe you want, check the forecast (wind, marine layer, tides), scout live webcams, consider tides and access, and think about transit to avoid parking hassles, while highlighting safety around cold Pacific water and rip currents at popular spots like Ocean Beach.