Thornton State Beach
State park in California, United States
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Thornton State Beach is a protected beach in the state park system of California, United States. It is located on the Pacific coast of Daly City in the San Francisco Bay Area. The 58-acre (23 ha) park was established in 1955.[1]
LocationSan Mateo County, California, United States
NearestcityDaly City, California
Coordinates37°41′N 122°30′W
Area58 acres (23 ha)
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| Location | San Mateo County, California, United States |
| Nearest city | Daly City, California |
| Coordinates | 37°41′N 122°30′W |
| Area | 58 acres (23 ha) |
| Established | 1955 |
| Governing body | California Department of Parks and Recreation |
The Mediterranean climate tends toward cold and wind, with fog common in summer.[2]
The beach was named for the first white settler of the area, one Robert S. Thornton of Rhode Island, a blacksmith who had arrived in the San Francisco area in 1851.
The park was closed in 2009 due to damage and continued danger from landslides,[3] but as of late 2021 is fully open.
