Beach

The Tiniest Little Beach in the World! I have no real credentials to say that; in fact, it is hardly a beach, the boat ramp at the end of Turney Street in Sausalito. But it has sand, a large body of water, seashells, the gentle lapping of Richardson Bay, so yeah, technically it’s a beach, and it is most definitely small.

A few weeks ago I wanted to go to the beach with my three year old daughter and my dad, but it was too windy, too foggy, too cold at the coast. My dad, a long-time Sausalito resident, suggested we go to the little beach at the end of Turney Street by the boat ramp and I thought he was crazy. I thought the only thing down there were warehouses, sail repair shops, rusty old cars top-heavy with kayak racks. But I was wrong.

Bay watch.

Located at the end of Turney Street off Briedgeway in Sausalito, this small beach has no official name. While researching it online, I could only find it referred to as the Turney Street Boat Ramp, although quite frankly if they are looking for a name I suggest using mine. Susannah Beach? Small, a little coarse, the water shallow. Well, maybe not. But here’s the thing: this beach that is not really a beach that has no name is actually quite a nice little beach if you’re looking for a small slice of sun on an otherwise cloudy day. The space is perfect for bringing young children as the area is so small they cannot get lost and the water so gentle there is no risk of rogue sneaker waves. The day that we went there were dozens of toddlers all playing in the water. So maybe the water was very slightly murky with boat residue but it’s not as if these kids were of the underwater variety. Plus, there are clean(ish) restrooms right near the parking lot.

Bay view.

One tip, though: a few days later I bragged about this spot to a friend and made plans to meet her there. At a different time of the day. Without checking the tide charts. Suffice it to say the small sandy beach led up to 20 feet of slick mud and the water was very far away. It stank. The kids were freaked out. Make sure you visit this bay beach at high tide only!

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