Marin County Beaches

Discover the county's shoreline

Whether you’re a beachcomber, a nature enthusiast, or simply seeking breathtaking views, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) parklands in Marin County have a coastal paradise for everyone. For more beaches in the North Bay, visit our One Tam partners at California State Parks and Marin County Parks.

Want to volunteer to help keep our beaches safe and healthy for everyone? See our calendar of upcoming beach clean-up volunteer events.

You can also be a part of the legacy of the GGNRA by joining our community of Parks Conservancy Members! Memberships help preserve the parks and improve access—and come with lots of benefits! Memberships start as low as $35 for one year. Become a member today!

Grab your sandals and a spare jacket (this is the Bay Area, after all), here is our list of the GGNRA's beaches in Marin County:

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Black Sands Beach

Beach

You’ll feel like a pirate as you descend the steps to the black sand on this hidden beach in the Marin Headlands.

Muir Beach

Marin County

Just a few miles from Muir Woods, Muir Beach is a lovely haven with a restored lagoon. Redwood Creek, home to a rich variety of shorebirds, salmon, and trout, empties here. The beach lies in a quiet and dramatic cove with its own sheltered picnic area.

Girl looking at a tidepool, with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background

Kirby Cove

Marin County

No beach in the world has a view like this. From its sandy shore just west of the north side of the Golden Gate Bridge, look east to a stunning panorama of the city. Limited parking. Camping reservations required.

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Point Reyes National Seashore

Marin County

Endlessly explore the vast wilds here, one of the most stunning oceanfront parks in the world. This 70,000-acre peninsula north of San Francisco stretches from the wild and wind-chilled great beaches on the northwest side (where Sir Francis Drake landed in 1567) across forested ridges to the south.

Rodeo Beach

Marin County

Windswept, exhilarating, and covered with unique red and green pebbles, this beach is just three miles northwest of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Stinson Beach

Marin County

Amble along the alabaster sands here, one of the most perfect beaches on the California coast. Find it 35 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge via Highway 1, which unwinds atop heart-stopping cliffs.