Thornton State Beach Custom Search   I ride the BART to Daly City, then take my bike out to Thornton State Beach, and it is a wonderful place. Lots of open space, the beach is relaxing, and often times there are people riding horses. I highly reccomend this place if you are stuck in a major  city and need an escape. Says I love Thornton State Beach If you need a place to stay Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites PACIFICA is a great choice. While you're here at Thornton State Beach you can play some golf at Harding Park Golf Course; why not stop by close by Lobos Creek while you're here     at Thornton State Beach. Here's a huge amount of natural beauty; it's a spot that is popular with people from near and far. Milagra Valley is a wonderful place to take a look at nearby, and don't leave Thornton State Beach without first paying a visit to Rainbow Falls. And if you're still looking for more outdoors amusing stuff just keep reading. Dry warm beds await you at Best Western Lighthouse Hotel; enjoy a round of golf at Lake Merced Golf Club.     Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available in and near Thornton State Beach.   Lakes in and near Thornton State Beach Laguna Puerca, San Francisco County, 2 miles away Phoenix Lake, Marin County, 15 miles away Lake Lagunitas, Marin County, 15 miles away Alpine Lake, Marin County, 16 miles away   Campgrounds in and near Thornton State Beach San Francisco Recreational Vehicle Resort, Pacifica, 3 miles away Pacific Park RV Resort, Pacifica, 3 miles away Edventure More, San Francisco, 3 miles away The Presidio National Park - Rob Hill Group, San Francisco, 6 miles away Golden Gate National Recreation Area - Kirby Cove, Sausalito, 7 miles away   Public Lands in and near Thornton State Beach Juan Bautista De Anza National Historic Trail, San Francisco - CA , 6 miles away Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco - CA , 7 miles away San Bruno Mountain State Park, California, 5 miles away Pacifica State Beach, California, 5 miles away Montara State Beach, California, 8 miles away   Hiking Trails in and near Thornton State Beach Bootjack Trail, Marin County , 12 miles away, 1.1 hiking miles, 950 feet elevation difference Ben Johnson Trail, Marin County , 13 miles away, 3.8 hiking miles, 1350 feet elevation difference West Point Trail, Marin County , 13 miles away, 1 hiking miles, 1740 feet elevation difference Temelpa Trail, Marin County , 13 miles away,  2.8 hiking miles, 1398 feet elevation difference Throckmorton Trail, Marin County , 14 miles away,  2.8 hiking miles, 1398 feet elevation difference   Marinas in and near Thornton State Beach Grohmann Marina, San Francisco , 6 miles away Oyster Point Marina, South San Francisco , 7 miles away Oyster Cove Marina, South San Francisco , 8 miles away Brisbane Marina, Brisbane , 8 miles away Pier Marina, San Francisco , 9 miles away   Whitewater Rivers in and near Thornton State Beach Whitewater Outfitter - Pacific River Supply, Contra Costa County , 19 miles away, Whitewater outfitter   Hotels near Thornton State Beach Hampton Inn San Francisco - Daly City CA, Daly City , 2 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Pacifica , 4 miles away Rodeway Inn & Suites San Francisco, San Francisco , 4 miles away Best Western Plus Lighthouse Hotel, Pacifica , 5 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites PACIFICA, Pacifica , 5 miles away   Golf Courses near Thornton State Beach Sharp Park Golf Course, Pacifica , 5 miles away Presidio Private Golf Club, San Francisco , 6 miles away Presidio Golf Course, San Francisco , 6 miles away