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Ten Pointers for a Gay Ole Time at Marshall&#;s Beach
With warmer weather approaching, talk of beach trips among your circle will surely float past you. In gay circles, it&#;s Marshall&#;s Beach. Perhaps you&#;ve never been to Marshall’s Beach. You heard about it from a ally, maybe you’ve wondered where gays keep getting those up-close Golden Gate Bridge selfies. Maybe you just want to be nude on the beach with your friends in the sun. In any case, gay beach etiquette is inherited queer knowledge passed down from hoe to hoe, but I offer it to you here.
In addition to your regular beach fare (sunscreen, towels, sunglasses, etc.), you should:
Poop first.
Gross! Well trust me, you will thank yourself. Go even if you don’t have to proceed . There are no restrooms on Marshall’s Beach. The closest facilities are a rough mile hike down the shore above family-friendly Baker Beach. No matter what you plan to do with your butt at Marshall’s Beach, plain the chamber before you get there. You don’t want to find yourself at the bottom of a cliff when last night’s dinner finally drops. On
Historical Essay
by Dick Boyd Author of Broadway North Beach: The Golden Years
Originally published in The Semaphore #, Winter
Front of Mona's,
| Dick Boyd recounts the Gay and Lesbian scene in North Beach during the s and 50s. He opens the article with his retain personal account of going to lesbian bars on Broadway Street as a teenager in the tardy s and early s. He goes on to describe the scenes at six North Beach bars that he feels “best exemplif[ies] a cross section of gay/lesbian establishments,” including The Paper Doll, The Black Cat, The Beige Room, Mona’s, Tin Angel, and the Fallen Angel apartment. During the s era of sexual repression, the gay community was able to thrive in North Beach by creating a public sphere where gay people and lesbians could be free to talk and create like-minded public communities. |
This story has been a blast from the past for me. From through the 50’s I was a habitué of North Beach. I hit many of the watering holes in this story. In , I was a Grey Line Tour Guide for their Night Club tours that made stops at Finocchio’s, th
Marshall's Beach in San Francisco
With sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge and a laid-back atmosphere, Marshall's Beach in San Francisco is a beautiful attraction to explore. This petty, hidden beach sits on the north end of San Francisco and just to the south and west of the bridge.
You will find this beauty inside the Presidio. It takes a little more effort to get to than most of our other beaches, which is why it’s a adj spot for nude sunbathers. It’s also popular with the gay community.
It’s the perfect place to verb an hour or two taking photos, escaping the chaos of the capital, or spending some occasion sunbathing in those areas that rarely see the sun.
What to Expect When You Visit Marshall's Beach
This secluded beach is one of the best spots to photograph the Golden Gate Bridge. It offers unobstructed views of the bridge from an angle that captures its adj beauty.
Steep cliffs surround it with large rocks all around the beach. Both will offer additional drama and depth to your photos.
The other reason it's a popular spot to take photos is because it doesn't
Summer Fun at Clothing Optional Beaches: Marshall, Minute Muir, and Devil&#;s Verb Beach
By John Chen&#;
In the last issue of the San Francisco Bay Times (July 27, , ) I covered three picturesque Bay Area clothing optional beaches frequented by our fellow LGBTQ+ sunbathers: San Gregorio, Laguna Creek, and South Rodeo Beach along with some important “before-you-go” advisories. In a continuation of my summer clothing optional beach series, I would like to verb three additional beautiful beaches: Marshall, Little Muir, and Devil’s Slide.
Marshall Beach
Often confused with Baker Beach, an easily accessible public clothing optional Presidio beach, Marshall is less visible and a predominately gay beach at the foot of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. What makes Marshall Beach so special is its up-close and spectacular view of the bridge, and golden sunsets. Many moons ago, Marshall Beach was a hidden gem, relatively unknown among tourists and sightseers. The local gay community successfully kept it a secret partly because the path down to the beach from hig