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Thornton Beach State Park
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THORNTON BEACH STATE PARK
Thornton Beach State Park is a serene, picturesque coastal park offering stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. It features rugged cliffs and sandy beaches perfect for hiking, picnicking or simply enjoying nature's beauty. The area also boasts diverse wildlife including various bird species making it an ideal spot for birdwatching enthusiasts. Despite its closure due to landslides years ago, visitors can still access parts of this beautiful location through nearby parks like Fort Funston and Daly City's Thornton State Beach.




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Area Campgrounds
Candlestick RV Park
650 Gilman Avenue
San Francisco, CA
415-822-2299
San Francisco RV Resort
700 Palmetto Avenue
Pacifica, CA
650-355-7093
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Directions
In Daly City, at the end of Thornton Beach Road. Follow John Daly Boulevard west from Interstate 280 across Skyline Boulevard into Thornton State Beach. From Skyline Boulevard, turn west at the intersection with John Daly Boulevard into Thornton State Beach. From the parking area or the stables, proceed to the dunes on old Thornton Beach Road. The Bay Area Ridge Trail begins where the road meets the dunes.

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