Phillip Burton Memorial Beach, Coastal beach in San Mateo County, United States.

Phillip Burton Memorial Beach stretches along the California coastline at the foot of open hillsides and lies between Thornton State Beach and Fort Funston, next to the Olympic Club Golf Course. The beach is defined by its wide sandy expanse and the green hills that border it.

The beach was named after Congressman Phillip Burton, whose efforts in the 1970s led to the establishment of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. This naming honors his important role in protecting this coastal region.

The beach lies within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the park created by the 1978 legislation that Congressman Phillip Burton championed. Horseback riders from stables in the area reach the shore along the sand, and the beach is a stop for visitors walking south from Fort Funston.

The easiest access to the beach is by walking south along the sand from Fort Funston, since erosion has made direct trail access difficult. Planning your visit with attention to tidal conditions will help you see the most of what the shore has to offer.

The beach lies in San Mateo County, about 3,900 km west of Washington, D.C., and has a mild climate averaging 15 °C, with June and July the warmest months at around 20 °C and December the coolest at about 8 °C. December is also the wettest month, with roughly 150 mm of rain.