Stinson Beach

 
 

Stinson’s white sand and oceanfront make it one of the best swimming beaches in GGNRA and northern California.

With opportunities for volleyball, hiking, picnicking, fishing, or surfing, people continue to visit Stinson Beach to escape from the frantic pace of everyday life, just they have been doing for over a century. The road to Stinson Beach is steep and winding. We recommend calling ahead for parking and weather updates. On hot days, the parking lot often fills before noon, and there are no overflow lots. Cars left in the parking lot after closing will be ticketed. Camping is not permitted.


Tips & Highlights

  • Marin Transit Bus #61 (also known as the Marin Stagecoach).
  • Lifeguards are generally on duty from the first week of July to Labor Day.
  • Bring your tack and lures for a day of fishing. California Fish and Game regulations apply.
  • Stinson Beach is open year round every day. The entrance gates open at 9:00 a.m. Closing times vary depending on season.
  • The best times of year for surfing are winter and spring. For windsurfers, the prevailing northwesterly winds blow best in the afternoon. The summer surf is most suitable for rafters and body-boarders.
  • A snack bar is open during summer months at the base of the main lifeguard tower.
  • Rest rooms are located along the beach adjacent to each of the parking areas. The shower (cold) is located at the central rest room building.
  • Dogs are allowed on leash in the parking lot, picnic areas, and on the adjacent county beach. However, pets are not allowed on the National Park Service section of the beach.
  • Inner tubes and motorized recreational equipment are prohibited in swimming areas.
 

Learn More About Stinson Beach

 

Stinson Beach Partners

  • One Tam

    The Tamalpais Lands Collaborative community outreach and engagement campaign.

  • The Siren Canteen & Cafe

    Located at the base of the Lifeguard Tower, the Siren Canteen features seating with views of the Pacific Ocean, the Beach, etc.

  • Tamalpais Lands Collaborative (TLC)

    An innovative partnership among Mount Tamalpais State Park, Marin County Parks, the Marin Municipal Water District, and more.

 

Contact Us

For more vistor information, please contact:

Lifeguard Tower: (415) 868-0942
Muir Woods National Monument: (415) 388-2595

Last updated: August 30, 2023

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Building 201, Fort Mason

San Francisco, CA 94123-0022

Phone:

415-561-4700
United States Park Police Dispatch: Non-Emergency: 415-561-5505 Emergency: 415-561-5656

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