Stinson Beach California

Stinson Beach park is part of the Golden Gate Recreation Area. Stinson Beach is about a 30-minute drive on California's Highway 1 from the Golden Gate Bridge. During the summer thousand's of people escape San Francisco and head toward Stinson Beach for a day in the sun. The surrounding hills offer hiking and biking trails with sweeping views of the beach and coastline. The beach is 3.5 miles long with an adjacent 51 acre park. Nearby you will find Bolinas Lagoon preserve, an 1,100 acres of tidal estuary, Mount Tamalpais State Park and Muir Woods. Stinson Beach is a nice day trip from San Francisco or a stopping off point for your journey north along Highway one.

Stinston Beach on a quite day

View from the seven sisters

Stinson Beach is open to the public all year. The main entrance gate opens at 9:00 a.m. and closes at about sunset. Please check to posted closing time when you enter. Lifeguards are on duty late-May through mid- September. Swimming is not advised at other times of the year. Dogs are not permitted on the National Park Service section of the beach. At peak season parking lots are full by 10 am. Arrive early to avoid crowds and secure your favorite spot on the beach. Winters are cool and often foggy but you can have the beach to yourself. map