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Agate Beach ParkReplete with tide pools, Agate Beach boasts a walkable two miles of sometimes rocky shore. Read more... |
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Bolinas BeachThis gem of a beach is popular for its light rolling waves, ideal for all levels of surfing or paddleboarding, and its low-key and dog-friendly vibe. Read more... |
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Dillon Beach |
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Dillon BeachLocated 3.25 miles west of Tomales, this beach was named after Dillon Beach village founder George Dillon, who settled there in 1858. Read more... |
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Inverness |
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Abbotts Lagoon BeachA 1.5- mile walk through shrub and then across a bridge and over a stream and sand dunes brings you to this beach and lagoon. Read more... |
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Drakes BeachTen to 13 million years ago, sands were deposited in a shallow sea, compacted and uplifted, creating the white sandstone cliffs that provide shelter from the wind at Drakes Beach. Read more... |
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Heart's Desire BeachPart of Tomales Bay State Park, this sheltered cove with clean white sand, waveless waters and lack of wind is favored by families with small children. Read more... |
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Kehoe BeachWalk 0.6 mile along a marsh and over dunes to reach peaceful white-sand Kehoe Beach. Read more... |
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Limantour BeachBetween Drakes Bay and an estuary sits this soft and sandy beach, over two miles long with rolling sand dunes. Read more... |
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McClures BeachA half-mile steep downhill hike leads to McClures Beach, one of Marin’s most scenic. Read more... |
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Tomales Bay State ParkAdjacent to Point Reyes National Seashore, the 2,000-acre park features hiking trails, surf-free beaches, hills, meadows and marshes. Read more... |
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Muir Beach |
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Muir BeachThis crescent-shaped cove tucked into the coast three miles west of Muir Woods has a lagoon and sandy beach with lots of privacy. Read more... |
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Point Reyes Station |
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The Great BeachExplore over 11 miles of undeveloped beach or sit back and watch the towering waves and rough surf. Read more... |
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Kelham BeachFrom Bear Valley trailhead, hike 4.8 miles through deep forest and near a stream. Read more... |
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Sculptured BeachSouth of Limantour Beach, this two-mile-long beach has creeks that run across the sand to the ocean. Read more... |
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Wildcat BeachThe almost-six-mile hike from the Palomarin trailhead to Wildcat Beach stops most visitors from making the trek, leaving this sandy stretch perfect for a quiet, relaxing afternoon. Read more... |
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San Rafael |
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McNears BeachA large park with amenities and activities, McNears is great for large group gatherings. Read more... |
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Sausalito |
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Kirby CoveNestled at the foot of the headlands west of the Golden Gate Bridge, this beach boasts beautiful views of San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge and the Pacific coast. Read more... |
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Rodeo Beach/Fort CronkhiteThis dark pebble beach is at the westernmost edge of the Marin Headlands. Read more... |
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Schoonmaker BeachNestled in the heart of Schoonmaker Marina, this white-sand beach is kid- and water-sport friendly. Read more... |
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Tennessee CoveThis dark-sand beach is one of the most popular in Marin for hiking. Walk two miles on the fire road to the beach or veer right into the hills above Tennessee Valley. Read more... |
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Stinson |
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Red Rock BeachThis popular nude beach, accessible via a steep trail, is a quarter-mile curve of sandy shore tucked into a wind-protected cove between Muir and Stinson. Read more... |
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Stinson BeachThree-and-a-half miles of white sandy shore and crashing waves make this spot popular with surfers and tourists year-round. Read more... |
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Tiburon |
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Angel Island State ParkA mile south of the Tiburon Peninsula lies the largest island in San Francisco Bay. Read more... |
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Paradise Beach ParkThis 19-acre park with a rocky beach is on Paradise Drive in a residential neighborhood along Tiburon Peninsula shore. Read more... |
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