Beach
Stinson Beach
Stinson Beach, California
Long, wide sand beach with a laid-back town and good fish and chips nearby.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
A big open beach backed by a small village, the go-to coast stop for Bay Area locals. The water is cold but the sand is great for walking and picnics. Grab food in town and watch for big weekend crowds.
Good to know
- Arrive before 10am on summer weekends
- Lifeguards are on duty in season
- Sharks do visit the area, so heed posted flags
- Best time
- Weekday morning
- Getting there
- Sealed, a pay car park at the beach
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- BBQ
- Picnic tables
- Showers
- Toilets
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