Marin Beaches

Marin has a variety of beaches, great for beachcombing, tide-pooling, wave-watching, bird watching, sun bathing, kayaking, boating, and even hanggliding.

The most famous beach in Marin County is Stinson Beach (20minutes) which is directly on the Pacific Ocean, offering many activities from skimming, vollyball, to surfing.
 
(Stinson Beach, facing Bolinas)
 
The closest beach to the Marin Vacation Home is McNear’s Beach, (7 minutes) on the San Francisco Bay; it offers a mile of sandy beach, a pier, an outdoor swimming pool, two tennis courts and picnic tables.
 
Sausalito, a couple minutes further (15min's total), has a great beach in which to rent Kayaks from or just play in some sand and watch boats go by.
 
 
Beaches Near the Marin Vacation Home, central Marin: Proximity to Home.
 
McNears Beach: 9 minutes from home (on the Bay)
-Great to go to with kids and BBQ. Fishing Pier. Plenty of grass space! Kioske. Pool. Entry fee. Rocky Beach.
 
China Camp State Park: 6 minutes from home (on the Bay)
  • -Wonderful gem! Great Hiking, Mtn. Biking, Scenery, marshlands, nature watching, etc.. Fun!

Sausalito: 15 minutes!! ~numerous spots. Views abound.  Great waterfront town!

  • -Nice bay beach with sand & kayaking lessons, windsurfing, etc...
  • -Really cool floating homes to look at.
  • -Adjacent to the Golden Gate Bridge & Marin Headlands. 

 

Marin Headlands- 15 minutes from House!

  • -Tons of hidden beach coastline to explore!
  • -Home to Pt. Bonita Lighthouse & Marine Mammal Center
  • -Lots of great hiking, walking & Mtn Biking Trails.
  • -For Road bikers, doesn't get better than this- relatively few cars & incredible natural scenery! 

 

Cronkite/Rodeo Beach: 15 minutes from home (Ocean)

  • - Great Hiking, nature exploring, and surfing (see cam)!

 

Angel Island: 15 minute drive to Tiburon, 8 minute Ferry Ride.

  • -Incredible location on the San Franciso Bay! Great beach cove! Fantastic 360 degree Views! Ferry ride is very comfortable, you can take a bike. Nice Kioske on the island. Packed with history also. Highly recommended for a day outing with family or loved one!
  • -Take the ferry from Tiburon to Angel Island- Awesome experience!

 

 

Pacific Ocean Beaches:

Stinson Beach:

  • 2o minute drive (beautiful! Very serene & happening beach. Complete with Kioske)

 

Bolinas Beach:

  • 30 minute drive (incredibly scenic, over Mt. Tamalpais!)

 

Pt Reyes National Seashore:

  • 30 minute drive or less.

 

Muir Beach: 24 minutes from home (Ocean)

  • -Perhaps cruise here, Muir Beach, to soak up the sun after visiting Muir Woods and the parks Giant Redwoods or after touring Green Gulch Farm Zen Center!

 

 

Beaches Nearby, San Francisco:

  • Ocean Beach: 20 minutes from home!  (over the Golden Gate - by Cliff House and SF Zoo)

 

• Baker Beach: Nude Beach on one side(seperated by cliff)!! 16 minutes from home
(over the Golden Gate - great Golden Gate bridge scenery, among other things....)

 

Extra Note on beach going:

The weather at these beaches can change considerably during the
course of the day. Wear layers that you can add and remove as the
temperature drops and rises.

Swimming conditions vary by location; prior to entering the water
check with park rangers, park personnel, or lifeguards about conditions
and always obey the posted warnings.