Beaches in Bolinas, California

Located off Elm Road in Bolinas, this 6.6 acre park provides access to almost two miles of shoreline at low tide. Together with the adjacent Duxbury Reef, the site provides a rewarding opportunity ... More on GoingToTheBeach.com

During low tide, this 6 acre park provides access to almost 2 miles of shoreline. Leashed dogs are allowed. More on DogFriendly.com

A bird-watchers dream, this shallow, salt marsh lagoon at the wild southern edge of Point Reyes National Seashore is simple to paddle at high tide, when much of its 2-mile length is accessible. At low tide, however, the extensive ... More on Trails

One of the best places ever, love it-gorgeous beach and really nice surf too! More on GeckoGo

This hike takes you from open views on the slopes of Mount Tamalpais to Stinson Beach and the Pacific Ocean and, finally, under the shade of tall redwoods. Climb ... More on Trails

This is my favorite trail in the bay area. Because of the superb landscapes More on Trails

Lets face it. For 10 (or sometimes 11) months out of the year, San Francisco is not a beach-weather destina... More on NileGuide

a 3-mile-long sandy beach beloved by surfers and swimmers many Marin beaches are not safe for swimming , d... More on Amazon.com

A playground in a corner of a Stinson Beach Park. More on KidsPlayParks

This varied journey leads past three ponds and four freshwater lakes to attractive, secluded Wildcat Beach. On the way youll admire continuous vistas of the Pacific Ocean and its rugged shoreline. ... More on Trails

A great egret flies, gliding on air currents with his powerful wings. He calls, stretches his neck skyward, and then raises the elegant nuptial plumes on his back. You are there?apart from this courting ritual to win a mate but also ... More on Trails

For the homesick Brit or Scot, Point Reyes peninsula has more than a passing resemblance to the homeland. Inverness, Lands End, and Drakes Bay are some of the names on the land that pull on the heartstrings. Along with its United ... More on Trails

Several splendid creeks drain off the slopes of Mount Tamalpais, but Webb and Redwood Creeks are arguably the most spectacular. The coastal Miwok Indians, who thrived in this area for thousands of years, gave the gradually uplifting ... More on Trails