History of the CHALETS

The Beach...

If you are standing with your toes in the sand on Ocean Beach, or driving on Highway 101, look east towards Golden Gate Park and you will see the Beach Chalet. The Beach Chalet is a, Spanish colonial revival style, historic landmark that has gone from gleaming eatery called the Golden Gate Park Chalet, built by Willis Pol in 1925, to Army headquarters to dangerous dive bar to now, a renovated upscale restaurant with unimpeded ocean views.

Frescos depicting real people and scenes from San Francisco in the 1930s were painted by Lucien Adolphe Labaudt in 1936 and line the first floor walls. The Beach Chalet sits above the frescos, up a carved banister, with octopus, sea maidens and fish, to a second story with windows that span the entire bar and dining room. The view of the Pacific, and it’s glimmering sunsets, is amazing.

and the PARK CHALET

Built much later and just a few steps behind the Beach Chalet is our Park Chalet. Here, travelers, neighbors and city goers have the option of a little more relaxed vibe with indoor and outdoor seating.

The Park Chalet menu features classic coastal eats including our delicious Clam Chowder and Riptide Ale Fish & Chips. We serve flavorful sandwiches, grill fantastic juicy burgers and offer an array of appetizers that provide something for everyone.

Park Chalet's full bar offers award winning house brewed beers, a great wine list and colorful, tasty cocktails. The Park features lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

The Park interior is light and airy. Large glass doors open during beautiful weather to bring the outdoors in. Though we are located on the edge of the city, the Park is an unparalleled urban escape just steps from Golden Gate Park and the awesome Pacific coastline. A massive stone fireplace, glass ceiling (yes, it is all glass) and a chill, square bar merge with the atmosphere creating a cool place to relax and recharge.

Whether you are a Big Kahuna or a grommet, a short or long boarder, a regular or goofy foot or simply a soul who appreciates our beautiful park and ocean…