Take Mason Street west past the old warehouses and turn right on Mitchell Street. Walk through the dirt parking lot to the off-leash area on the beach, east of Ft.
Dogs can swim in the Bay and run free on the sandy beach.
Follow the signs from Lincoln Avenue as you approach the Golden Gate Bridge. And you can watch some world-class surfers do their stuff under the Golden Gate Bridge. Enter at Arguello Boulevard near the Bridge approach. Lots of dog owners know about this area so be prepared to see quite a few. Beware of the steep slope that leads down to heavy traffic on Sacramento Street.