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You won’t believe this is one of the BEST family-friendly beaches in the Bay Area 🤯🌊
Perfect day trip from Sacramento — only 2 hours away 🙌
If you’re looking for a free beach in Northern California with easy parking + kid-friendly amenities, this is your spot 👇
✔️ Free to visit
✔️ Huge parking lot
✔️ Wide white sand beach 🤍
✔️ Fully gated playground and park just steps away 🛝
✔️ Restaurants + cafes within walking distance
It’s perfect for a stress-free beach day with kids — everything you need in one place 🙌
🚗 Heads up: it’s about a 20-minute winding drive down, but totally worth it once you get there!
📍 Stinson Beach
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A classic beach day in Marin County — this is hands down my favorite beach in the Bay Area for all occasions 🌊
📍Stinson Beach
✨remember to leave no trace when visiting and I recommend midweek for fewer crowds!
walking through the giant redwoods alongside a gushing creek with so many waterfalls is truly magical ✨ bonus clips at the end of the sunset we caught on the drive out! winter months is definitely the best time to hike in the bay area, water level is high and everywhere is so lush 💚
📍Dipsea to Steep Ravine Loop from Stinson Beach
trailhead is in Stinson Beach, there's a small parking lot right past the trailhead but there's also street parking. highly recommend to go in the direction recommended by AllTrails, otherwise you'll be going downhill on the steep & slippery section.
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VISITING OUR COASTAL AREA FOR THE HOLIDAY?
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO, REVIEW AND SHARE THESE SAFETY TIPS:
Safety Tips:
1. Swimming is strongly discouraged at Ocean Beach due to the dangerous rip currents. Wading to your knees is allowed, but please use extreme caution, as people have been swept out to sea in 3 feet of water, disappearing in seconds.
2. Rip currents are the number one risk at most beaches. If you find yourself in a rip current, remain calm; do not fight the current, swim parallel to shore and then in towards the beach. Also, even though it may be warm out on the shore, the water can be cold, which can cause hypothermia.
3. Stinson Beach is safe for swimming as it has lifeguards.
4. Keep pets on a leash and do not swim in after them if they get swept into the sea. Most dogs will get out of the water, only to watch their handler get rescued.
5. Stay off of rocks in and around the shore.
6. While boating, ensure your safety gear is in working order and that every person on board has a life jacket that fits. Carry a VHF radio, know the waters and expected weather, and file a float plan with a friend.
7. Educate yourself on rip currents, local demographics, and sneaker waves.
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Enjoy this 6.7-mile loop trail near Mill Valley, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3.5-4 hours to complete.
This is a very popular area for hiking and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
The hike begins along the Dipsea Trail in the town of Stinson Beach. It climbs gradually with many ocean views until you reach its junction with the Steep Ravine Trail.
Be sure to turn around and take in the incredible views of Stinson Beach on your way up this section.
The Steep Ravine Trail, climbing 1000 ft. to Pantoll Ranger Station in 1.5 miles, is one of the best hiking trails in Marin County. This dense forest looks like something out of a fairy tale.
📍 Dipsea, Steep Ravine and Matt Davis Loop Trail
Stinson Beach, CA
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From the wild coastlines of Washington to the sunny beaches of Southern California, the Pacific Coast is filled with incredible places to explore. Here are 10 must-see stops in each state to plan the ultimate coastal adventure.
⬇️ Washington Coast Favorites
• Ruby Beach
• Olympic National Park
• Cape Flattery
• Rialto Beach
• La Push
• Kalaloch Tree of Life
• Lake Crescent
• Long Beach Peninsula
• Deception Pass State Park
• Whidbey Island
⬇️ Oregon Coast Favorites
• Cannon Beach
• Ecola State Park
• Cape Kiwanda
• Thor’s Well
• Yaquina Head Lighthouse
• Cape Perpetua
• Heceta Head Lighthouse
• Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor
• Bandon Beach
• Brookings
⬇️ Northern California Coast
• Redwoods National and State Parks
• Patrick’s Point State Park
• Trinidad
• Mendocino Coast
• Point Arena Lighthouse
• Fort Bragg and Glass Beach
• Humboldt Redwoods State Park
• Shelter Cove (Lost Coast)
• Point Reyes National Seashore
• Stinson Beach
⬇️ Southern California Coast
• Big Sur
• Carmel-by-the-Sea
• Pismo Beach
• Santa Barbara
• Malibu
• Venice Beach
• Laguna Beach
• La Jolla
• Sunset Cliffs, San Diego
• Coronado Island
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These locations are in order from north to south on the iconic Hwy 1 and Hwy 101 from Astoria to Big Sur:
Oregon 🌊
1. Astoria
2. Ecola State Park
3. Cannon Beach ⭐️
4. Manzanita
5. Cape Lookout State Park
6. Pacific City ⭐️
7. Lincoln City
8. Depoe Bay
9. Yachats ⭐️
10. Heceta Head Lighthouse
11. Florence
12. Bandon
13. Gold Beach ⭐️
14. Brookings
California ☀️
15. Redwood National and State Parks
16. Crescent City
17. Trinidad
18. Sue-Meg State Park ⭐️
19. Arcata
20. Avenue of the Giants
21. Fort Bragg
22. Mendocino ⭐️
23. Point Arena
24. Bodega Bay
25. Point Reyes National Seashore ⭐️
26. Stinson Beach
27. Half Moon Bay
28. Santa Cruz ⭐️
29. Monterey
30. Big Sur ⭐️
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When we think of California, we all instantly tend to think of LA and its surrounding counties with sandy beaches, but Northern California has so much to offer!
Located north of the Golden Gate near San Francisco lies a tucked away gem that looks like something straight out of a vintage postcard. This is probably the most wholesome place I’ve ever been to!
Stinson Beach lies at the base of Mount Tam, a popular hiking destination and picnic spot that overlooks the San Francisco skyline.
The town of Stinson Beach is tiny, with gorgeous 19th and Mid Century beach houses sprinkled throughout the hillside, surf clubs, a fish and chip shop(!!), outside board games and some of the most gorgeous flora I’ve ever seen. It’s a wonderful place to spend the day and get some good lunch too. It borders the Pacific Ocean, so the water is absolutely freezing but it’s a popular beach for surfers and sunbathers.
Limited parking is available on site, however because the beach borders a very residential village, hopping in a taxi is recommended!
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Scenes from a trip north of San Francisco:
Stinson Beach, Bolinas, and the surrounding area.
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Bay Area weather has been too good to stay inside—time for a beach day! 🏖️☀️
Just a short drive over the Golden Gate Bridge brings you to some of the most beautiful spots in the region. This time, we’re heading to Stinson Beach with 🎥BayAreaTeach (TT)
Would you do this drive for a beach day?
🔗 Tap the link in our bio to see what else you can do just beyond San Francisco.
🌊 Dreaming of a peaceful coastal escape? These hidden California beach towns are where the locals go when they need to unplug.
No crowds. No chaos. Just ocean breeze, foggy mornings, and small-town charm.
✨ Featuring: Cayucos | Carpinteria | Morro Bay | Avila Beach | Stinson Beach
Bonus gems like Mendocino, Gualala & Bodega Bay 💙
🚘 Ready to plan your road trip? Tap the link in bio for the full guide + free itinerary PDF!
➡️https://californiaunpublished.com/hidden-california-beach-towns-locals/
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📍Stinson Beach, California
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