The loop is about 7.5 miles and 3.5 hrs. All Trails says 6.7 but mine was longer. I've heard the…read morecounterclockwise version is easier. I loved this trail for all the shade and ferns it had. It was truly magical and exuded good energy from the forest. The part after Panoramic Highway (Dipsea Trai)l before you hit the Steep Ravine Trail is very sunny and you can see out to the ocean. It kinda reminded me of Southern California. This part can get quite hot on a cloudless hot day but the rest of the trail is very shaded. It goes past the famous Steep Ravine waterfall stairs. This is one of those trails that is very nice and peaceful during the week but the weekends can get crowded and you'll get a different experience. I'd highly recommend the weekdays if you can swing it.

Amazing 4 hour trail! We started at Stinson beach and had a blast! It starts quite steep but still…read moremanageable with the steps on the trail as you gain elevation. Great views as you're going up and we experienced some small pockets of sprinkles due to the fog roaming around. Not too many wet areas but we did come across some muddier patches. Pretty solid moderate trail. It can feel hard in the beginning but it gets better. I felt really hydrated with all the moisture around me. It's mostly shaded so that helps as well. Highly recommend!

This trail is lush trail with lots of greenery, ferns, and streams in the winter. It's canopied for…read moremost of the trail but there are some clearings with views of Stinson. I think it's easiest to park at the Pantoll campground. It's about 4 miles to Stinson Beach from here. This hike can be done as an out and back or a loop with the Steep Ravine Trail.

I just hiked this whole trail yesterday, and it was pretty hard…read more The first mile uphill from the Stinson Beach Fire Station was killer. Have you ever just wanted to walk up steep, slippery stairs for a mile straight? If so, this may be the hike for you. That being said, the scenery is unreal. The redwoods are covered in so many deep, thick layers of lichen and mosses, it's like a mini forest on each tree. The canyons, which can be hundreds of feet high, are filled to the brims with ferns, buckeye, and rhododendron. Many of the underlying rocks are serpentine. Mini waterfalls dripping through moss over serpentine looks like something out of a fairy tail. Imagine you're staring at one, and a red fox trots up. I've had a few of these follow me, especially at dusk. I've never heard of one attacking a human, but they can be annoying and kind of hard to scare off. Some other animals I've seen on this trail over the years include deer, coyotes, rabbits, squirrels, and all kinds of birds. I also saw a few white butterflies with gold streaks on their wings. The flowers are too numerous to name in a review, but some of my favorites that I saw this time were the Calypso orchids, poppies, lupine, irises, lilies, shooting stars, blooming grasses and miners lettuce, and more. By the time I finished hiking this trail, I could barely walk. Mission accomplished, I guess. The signs are pretty easy to follow, and I had an easy time figuring out how to make a loop from Pantoll to Stinson Beach and back. There was no water anywhere on the trail, and the closest food stores are the convenience stores and restaurants in Stinson Beach. One of the hardest but also most beautiful hikes I've done. The whole trail is just over four miles long, but took me nearly two hours to complete since I was going uphill and had done Steep Ravine first.

There is a windy, curvy road to get to Stinson Beach. Along the way are Muir overlook, and others…read morestopping points with gorgeous views some with pathways down to the beach. There are well maintained public restrooms. Parking does get crowded past noon on a weekend. Weather in May is perfect, warm enough for swim wear, shorts and tank however not scorching hot. Super pet and little children friendly. There are also lots of markets, eateries to pack some savory food to go for a picnic on the beach.

Come early people take the very few picnic tables quick. Picnic tables have bbq pits but some areas…read moreare shared bbq pits. It was a bit windy but not cold during the 4th of July. Stinson market is in walking distance and have items you may need for bbq ing. Great help at the market. Thank you! Bathrooms had little to no soap. Smelled like urine from the morning time. Bring your own hand soap!

Beautiful hidden gem needs more parking.Has a restroom and a Taco Bell which is convenient.read more

It is 100% a nude beach, with a bit of a hike down a slope. There is no facilities or fresh water…read moreaccess down there so plan ahead. I went alone and no one bothered me, families come there also. Overall, really great experience, I had the beach to myself for a while. It's enjoyable, even on a foggy day

Easy in and out, old fire road .Dense and secluded. Easier to approach from behind the school.read more

Trail starts from pullout just south of pullout with call box, then branches left to stay low…read more Some slippery wading and climbing over and under large blowdowns. Trail still collapsed near the end and very tenuous and exposed.

On a recent anniversary in and around Tomales Bay we had the pleasure to rent kayaks from Blue…read moreWaters Kayaking. Highly recommended! I flakily started to reserve kayaks from here in advance of arrival but went IRL instead and am so glad I did as the crew we met are all so helpful and friendly. As bearish types we felt so welcomed and not at all shamed for asking about larger sized flotation devices, or for being queer. Only realised after that they were probably tired from all the early birds returning equipment, so I'm even more impressed with how great their service was. Anyway, we rented 2 kayaks at very reasonable prices for half a day compared to locally, and then were shown how to put them on our little car. It felt totally secure which gave us confidence they'd be fine on the return too. And off we went. The folks at Blue Waters recommended a beautiful area near Marconi on the east shore which was so perfect, thank you for that. We got to see the oyster farming there and plenty of incredible wildlife, like otters and jellyfish (see photo). Mostly it was just a great spot to paddle about in Tomales Bay getting some excellent peace and quiet. Checking the kayaks back in was super easy, although I wish I'd seen the 3 women who helped us initially to say thank you in person. They are who will keep me coming back to Blue Waters Kayaking in future. Such an excellent anniversary!

Eric led our tour on September 18th and our group was maxxed out with the most amount of people he…read morecould take in a single tour. He was awesome at making us feel prepared and his sense of humor really helped everyone feel at ease. I was especially impressed of how he helped 2 guests who were clearly scared of the kayak flipping over during the tour, primarily by being a calm, patient guide. I would definitely go back to him! Overall, our group was blessed to be out there on an overcast night, which allowed us to see a lot of the bioluminescent silhouettes of fish that swam under and around us throughout the tour.

Rented kayaks and everything went great. Easy free parking right next to place. Fast check in and…read moreknowledgeable and friendly staff. They have a spot for kayaks where you just climb and in and they help push you in the water and bring you back in as well. Also they have free to use lockers, I think you might have to bring your own lock. They also have cubbies to leave stuff where staff is helping you take off with kayaks so I left my shoes there. Dry bag also provided with kayak rental which fits plenty of stuff.

A gem of a business in Sausalito!…read more Free parking by the Bay Model museum. Rates are fair and I love that they have a frequent paddler's pass that gives you discounted hourly rates. I rented the single kayak and it includes a life jacket, and the use of a dry bag. The kayak and gear were all in good condition. All the employees were friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. You can't beat the views from the water! If you haven't already, you gotta check out Sea Trek!

Highly recommended. I booked the "Wohler Bridge Tour" as an outing for my wife and my anniversary…read more Sadly I failed to read the instructions and went to Rubicon's offices instead of the Wohler bridge launch site (oops!) which meant once I got back into cell phone range and figured out my mistake, we were an hour late to our scheduled time. Bill was waiting patiently and was incredibly gracious. He took my wife and I out for a 2 1/2 hour SUP tour of the Russian River, providing tips and guidance along the way. I'm thankful that I came across Rubicon as I now feel that I have both a strong comfort with paddle boarding and better a sense of the Russian River and where we might go paddle boarding in the future. Bill has a great wealth of knowledge and we appreciated his casual style. It's worth noting that Rubicon's rates are incredibly low, particularly given the personalized attention you get on these tours. Looking forward to coming back.

Learned a lot and had a great time. it was good time and would even do it again. the river was…read morebeautiful, great location, an excellent experience.

Fantastic day. We are loyal Soar clients and always feel safe and have fun. Their new digs are…read moresweet. They're simple and well made things like 3 privacy booths with locks and mirrors and hooks. Clean safe floors. Nice washing stations. Pet relief stations. Quality and clean auxiliary toilet facilities. Far nicer than a porta John. Staff were helpful and polite. Pay attention to the tutorial !! Dude is full of tips. It really helps. A lot !! Pay attention. 1. Sunblock. A lot and often. The water reflects the sun. Respect it ! It was 101 and I was comfy and am not burned. 2. West water wicking UV clothes. Stay cool. Stay protected. Stay comfy. See reason above. 3. Hydrate. Open cheap water bottles sip a bit and then recap and freeze 3-4 bottles for each person. Then put 3-4 in cold water. Lotsa water !! No alcohol. Use water bottles and even ice tea bottles pre frozen (sip some so they don't explode in your freezer. ) instead of ice to keep your cooler semi dry. Then. Zip lock bag your snacks. Keep as much as you can in a nice zippered cooler. 4. Dry bag. Use it. But use ziplock bags too. It is an adventure. You may fall in. You may flip. Be water and valuables aware. Use the trash bags too. Don't be nasty. 5. Be prepared for a tense learning curve and agree to laugh rather than bicker while learning. It's not impossible. I'm 45 and as fat and out of shape as I've ever been and I survived. 6. Advil half way through. lol. Soar. Sore. But if you're smart. Not broken.

My family and I had an excellent experience. The river was challenging, but it was a very memorable…read moretrip! This is run by a lovely, local couple who almost felt like family in the short time we were there. They boosted the confidence of my son with reassurance and also took the time to help us get back to our vehicle after it unexpectedly broke down on our way to the river. Just wanted to say they are really good people. They also gave us great guidance to navigate the river with quality equipment!

Friendly and professional crew, clean and nice looking boat, lots of fun, flexible on schedulingread more

Such a delightful day on the Bay! My Mister and I went…read moresailing with Captain Kirk's last Saturday, and we had such an incredible experience! We sailed out of Sausalito floating across the Bay. We went under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz and Angel Island. The weather couldn't have been more perfect, and the views were absolutely beautiful!! One of my favorite parts was seeing SF from the water. The city, the Golden Gate, and the Bay Bridge all looked so tiny and beautiful in the distance. It was so fun waving to people on the shore and having people on the other boats wave back to us. It was just such a happy, fun, and delightful experience!! The crew was incredibly kind, welcoming, and accommodating, which made the whole trip even better! We were lucky enough to join Wendy from Somatic Ecotherapy, and I'm so glad we got the opportunity to experience SF this way. By the end of the trip, my cheeks literally hurt from smiling so much!! It was just a genuinely delightful few hours, and I would absolutely recommend Captain Kirk's to anyone looking for a fun and memorable way to experience the Bay. I will happily do this again!