Great place for kids but be cautious around the surf and pools. At the far end of the dirt parking lot starts this comfortably wide hiking trail. The trail winds through cypress forests and along the cliffs for approximately 2 miles, offering superb views of the wild Marin headlands, Golden Gate Bridge, and rocky shoreline. For the more adventurous, some smaller unofficial trails hug the cliff more closely, but require extra caution and a steady foot. You may encounter some unsactioned nude sunbathing here.
Small paths riddle the knolls and vales around the beach.
You'll see signs warning about the hazardous rocks and surf, which you should take seriously. Periodically someone falls from the cliff or is swept away and killed after being caught unaware by a wave. At the trail's end, you can either backtrack to the starting point, or catch a bus. BUS You emerge from the trail at El Camino del Mar and 32nd Avenue. Right on 32nd Avenue and walk about 2 blocks.