# Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach > Sandy beach offers panoramic views of San Francisco and downtown Oakland across the bay. Calm atmosphere invites relaxation and water sports like windsurfing and paddleboarding. Spacious area includes barbecue pits, picnic tables, and a well-maintained dog park nearby. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Robert-W-Crown-Memorial-State-Beach - Address: 8th Street, Otis Dr, Alameda, CA, United States - Phone: +15105443175 - Website: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=526 ## What it is good for - Outdoor Space — 10/10 - Peaceful — 10/10 - Fun Activities — 10/10 - Relaxing Spot — 10/10 - Sunset — 10/10 - Scenic Views — 10/10 - Chill — 10/10 - Nice View — 9.7/10 - Kid Friendly — 9.4/10 - Parks — 9.3/10 - Meditation Spot — 9.2/10 - Beach — 8.9/10 - Parking Available — 8.2/10 - Dog Friendly — 7.7/10 - Picnic — 7.6/10 ## What people say - "This beach is great for families with gentle waves and shallow water." - "I loved the nice view of San Francisco across the bay." - "I found the parking lot to be spacious and easy to use." ## Good to know - There is a very close parking lot available. - The beach is free. - Dogs are not allowed on this beach, and the rangers enforce this rule very seriously. - I should avoid the low tides when engaging in water activities. - Children could play freely at the beach. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.