Rodeo Beach

Another dark sanded beach on the Pacific. If you cross the Golden Gate Bridge and wander into the Marin Headlands, you might come across this lovely beach. Just nearby is the marine mammal conservancy where they tend to injured seals, sea otters, and the like. It's currently under renovations, due to reopen next June.

sunset at Ocean Beach

Two people frolicking on the beach at sunset (and some pelicans above).

girl and gulls on beach

This girl was squealing with delight as the seagulls swooped above her. 

This photo was taken just south of San Francisco at Half Moon Bay where they hold the world famous annual surfing competition, Mavericks Surf Contest.

http://www.maverickssurf.com/home/