Crissy Field East Beach view of Golden Gate Bridge

The GPS will lead you to Mason Street and then have you turn onto a one-way with a sign for Crissy Field. Now you will have arrived at the parking lot for the beach where you should find ample parking. The GPS coordinates will land you at the exact spot on the beach where I took the featured image; however, the shoreline is always changing with the tides and may appear slightly different.

All months are suitable to photograph at Crissy Field.

Shooting at sunset will ignite the sky with warm tones and silhouette the bridge and surrounding mountains.

I used a 70-200mm lens at 70mm, which allowed me to zone in on the south tower of the bridge while still leaving room to include the reflective foreground.

I crouched pretty low to the sand to ensure most of the tower of the bridge was reflected in the shot.

The reflections constantly change with each incoming tide, so be patient and wait for your shot.

Check out nearby Fort Point for up-close commanding views of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Check out Sports Basement just up the street — it's my favorite outdoor gear store in the country!