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When the weather heats up it's time to hit the beach! There are plenty of beaches in and around Marin and while many beaches along the Pacific Ocean are not safe for swimming there are also many beaches along the Bay that are ideal for swimming, wading, and splashing. Here are some of our members favorites!

China Camp State Park

North San Pedro Road & Peacock Gap Trail, San Rafael

  • Great views of San Pablo Bay and the East Bay
  • Hiking and biking trails
  • Walk-in campsites
  • Picnic areas
  • Boating, and windsurfing
  • Restrooms available
  • Day-use parking available for a fee

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    Mc Nears Beach Park

    San Bedro Road, San Rafael

  • Great views of San Pablo Bay and the East Bay
  • Hiking and biking trails
  • Walk-in campsites,
  • Picnic areas
  • Boating, and windsurfing
  • Swimming allowed; no lifeguard on duty
  • Tennis
  • Fishing
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Restrooms available
  • Day-use parking available for a fee

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    Kirby Cove

    Marin Headlands, Sausalito

  • Views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge
  • Steep, one-mile hike from parking area
  • Picnic areas, barbecue grills, fire rings, pit/vault, and tent area
  • Swimming not advised; no lifeguard on duty
  • No Pets
  • Portable restrooms available
  • Parking available on Conzelman Road

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    Muir Beach

    Highway 1, West Marin

  • Sandy strip of coastline where Redwood Creek reaches the ocean
  • High bluffs border beaches at north and south, with preserved wetlands and lagoon found behind beach
  • Picnic areas and barbecue grills
  • Fire rings
  • Surfing and Swimming allowed; no lifeguard on duty
  • Closer to Muir Woods and Pelican Inn
  • Pets allowed
  • Portable restrooms  available
  • Parking available

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    Rodeo Beach

    Marin Headlands, Sausalito

  • Thousand-yard long, crescent-shaped beach facing west
  • Steep, one-mile hike from parking area
  • Picnic areas
  • Bonfire pits
  • Great for kite flying
  • Bird watching
  • Nearby bluffs for hiking
  • Multicolored pebbles at the north end for beach-combing
  • Surfing and Swimming allowed; no lifeguard on duty
  • Dogs are allowed, under voice control
  • Restrooms with showers available
  • Parking available

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    Schoonmaker Beach

    Liberty Ship Way, Sausalito

  • Small and sheltered strip of sand used for launching kayaks, aka "Kayak Beach"
  • Swimming and wading allowed; no lifeguard on duty
  • Restrooms available
  • Limited parking available
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    Stinson Beach

    Highway 1, West Marin

  • Three and a half miles of sand and 51 acres of park
  • More than 100 picnic tables (some with grills) available on first-come basis
  • Snack bar open April-September
  • Surfing and Swimming allowed; lifeguard on duty May—September only
  • Dogs are allowed on north end of beach
  • Restrooms with showers available
  • Parking available

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