Kirby Cove

Bay City brides-and-grooms-to-be can bask in the golden views of San Francisco from nearby Kirby Cove. 

Located just eight miles north of downtown San Francisco, Kirby Cove is a scenic and somewhat hidden enclave found at historic Battery Kirby. For city couples looking to escape urban life and take in a peaceful view, Kirby Cove is a breath of fresh air for San Francisco engagement photography. 

With a beach as your vantage point, you’ll take in spectacular panoramic views of the Bay Area’s most iconic natural and architectural highlights. On a clear day, breathtaking glimpses of the Golden Gate Bridge, the rugged Pacific Coast of northern California and San Francisco’s historic Presidio will serve as your backdrop - no filter necessary. 

Kirby Cove is nestled at the foot of Marin Headlands, just west of the famed bridge. This San Francisco engagement photography location is especially striking at golden hour, allowing the Golden Gate Bridge to live up to its name. 

A steep, mile-long trail to the cove begins at the parking area above Battery Spencer on Conzelman Road. The path descends through a stately grove of Monterey pine and cypress and Blue Gum eucalyptus. Coastal sage and colorful Lupine dot the hillsides. You’ll be surrounded by lush, fragrant greenery that lives and grows in this unique locale. 

Kirby Cove is a spot that captures the heart of San Francisco. Maybe you’ll leave your heart here, too. 

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