China Beach

China Beach circa 1952

[Recreation & Parks] View to Golden Gate Bridge from China Beach. At the time, the little beach was called Phelan Beach. The large retaining wall was constructed in 1951. In 1954, a bathhouse with lifeguard station, sunbathing decks, and food concession was added.

Photographer Unknown (Courtesy of a Private Collector)

China Beach

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