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    Rodeo Beach

    4.5 (214 reviews)

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    Rach S.

    Went there last weekend on July 4th!! The drive there was easy. Lovely beach/trail/hike in Marin County north side of the Golden Gate Bridge. Great hike with scenic views. Plenty of parking and yes there's bathrooms.

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    Sanaz S.

    Such a beautiful spot! Came here to walk along the beach and enjoy the view. My husband and pup and I loved our time here. Soooooo remote and peaceful feeling. I saw plenty of birds as well. Plenty of parking although it does get busy. Bring a jacket!

    Candace C.

    Lovely hike with my besties on a Saturday afternoon. There were quite a few surfers, walkers, hikers and bikers out today. The windy was very gusty but as the afternoon progressed we enjoy lovely, sunny weather. There are two options, paved or dirt roads which was nice. The bikers were extremely polite and road sharing was not an issue. We greeted quite a few dogs that were on the trail with their families which is awesome (retired dog mom here). So many trail options, we plan to return.

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    Carina M.

    Super chill beach! Not crowded. Lots of parking. Bathrooms. The temperature drops 10-20 degrees on the coast if you're coming from up north like San Rafael, Novato, Petaluma etc. Bring a blanket , there is sand but it's pebbles so not white soft sand. Still super fun and my son loved it. There's people who surf and lots of folks walking their dogs.

    Shelli H.

    We visit a beach often. I love the sound of water, the sand, the air, All of it! It makes me feel peaceful. I think I actually need it to stay sane. Haha. This beach was no different. They have a wire runway across the sand for the first 100 or so yards, very easy to walk on. Then the flip flops fly off and its toes in the sand!! There is the main beach which was beautiful and only somewhat busy. We are not main beach people though and if you continue to walk and climb a few rocks, run from some waves, you will find more private little beaches to zen out on. This one made our list to visit again, for sure! Dog friendly.

    Joan W.

    This is a great calm beach to get away from it all. It's very meditative. I find it to be quiet and ideal on the weekdays in the mornings. Later in the day school groups tend to come for field trips and on the weekends it can get a bit busier. There's good parking and hiking trails around to explore batteries and the rest of the Marin Headlands. The Estuary next to the beach is adjourned by many wildflowers and wild mustard.

    Janet T.

    My hubby's favorite beach. Bathroom available nearby. Great hiking trail that I have yet to try. Wonderful beach and great for family to hangout! If you never been, I highly recommend this beach.

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    Michaela N.

    This place is great for anyone and everyone who enjoys the beach and being outdoors. Pets included! This past visit, we started with a beautiful sunrise hike that looped around the hills and ended at the beach. The trails are well maintained and have amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge peeking through sporadic clouds. The beach is a great spot to watch or join in on some surfing. Or take your pups for a walk/swim along the shore. Friendly dogs off leash. It's a clean beach. A great way to spend a morning/afternoon. There's many other great hidden spots around there.

    Gorgeous beach.
    Elizabeth S.

    We watched the Autumn Sunset disappear into the night. We love the beautiful beach. Rodeo Beach is one of the most popular and scenic beaches in the Marin Headlands. It is dog-friendly beach and perfect for family picnics! It is also bordered by Rodeo Lagoon which offers opportunities to view local wildlife. Rodeo Beach Many frame opportunities Admission Dogs on and off leash Leave no trace

    Robert S.

    Great place to cool off from the summer heat. Enjoy watching surfers surfing, bring your dog, have a picnic, etc.

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    Joyce T.

    Don't forget go to marine mammal center, it's free and lot of sea lion, seals. staffs are friendly too. beautiful Rodeo beach and lagoon, nice place to enjoy sea breeze, it's a hot summer day, the water and sea breeze are cold, but we lying on the sand beach, it's warm, very comfy.

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    Ed U.

    Like a widescreen exotic location in a David Lean epic, this is one of those windswept places you think is far away but not really. How's that for a pretty noncommittal statement? Anyway, it's just across the Golden Gate Bridge, but we are talking about the Marin Headlands which means you have to get through the one-way Baker Barry Tunnel. I've never been lucky enough to get through that hole without waiting 5-10 minutes in line on Bunker Road and sometimes beyond. But once you get through the tunnel, it's a breeze to get to the beach. Parking is usually not hard because if the lot is full, you can park along the road in perpendicular fashion. The beach itself is a big crescent-shaped sandbar between a large marshland lagoon and the Pacific. Actually the beach itself is more pebbly than sandy and darker in hue than you'd expect, but I have to say the chief lure for me are the surrounding trails. The most obvious one is the beautiful coastal trail that hugs the bluff to Tennessee Point. The views from Point Bonita to Muir Beach are spectacular. Just be careful of the aggressive mountain bikers who view you as inanimate barriers. The main trail veers to the right past Battery Townsley and the remnants of a huge ship gun. It's definitely more strenuous as it continues to climb up Wolfe Ridge. Don't judge me but I didn't make it to the fabled Hill 88, an abandoned radar station because the howling wind and rolling fog made it feel like a more treacherous trek than I wanted to conquer. Still, I made it far enough to see the graffiti-covered ruins along the hillsides. I just knew that if I couldn't even see the ocean below that I should turn back and head to Fort Cronkhite along the more manageable hillside road. Don't forget to enjoy the birds flying and frolicking in the lagoon. RELATED - Exploring Marin and points north? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2tIHlkV

    David G.

    One of the best hidden beaches in the bay area. Great for surfing, picnics, dog walking. I never tire of it's beauty. Plenty of parking. Nice restrooms.

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    How's the parking ? Is it close ? Short walk to the beach?

    There is parking right there.

    Can I park my 29ft RV for the day?

    Yes, there is parking for day use only.

    Is this beach open, even with COVID?

    Yes, Rodeo Beach and associated parking is currently open. Check here for the latest updates: https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/temporary-facilities-closure-advisory.htm

    How is Parking there ? How early do we need to be there to get a parking spot ? Thanks

    There is typically ample parking at Rodeo Beach at all times.

    Can you bbq here?

    BBQ grills are allowed on the beach unless otherwise signed. No grill fires on Spare the Air days or when fire danger is very high or extreme.

    How much of a walk is it to the beach from parking, is it steep?

    There is parking adjacent to a trail with bridge over a lagoon and then out on the sandy beach. That trail is flat but it is about 100 yards over sand to get to the water. I shorter route to the water is down a steep but short slope to the beach in… 

    Is this a beach for kids? Is it easy to get on the beach or is a hike to get to?

    Super fun for kids. I had my kiddos with me, finding parking was a bit hard. Pack a lunch, no restaurants or stores near by :(

    You we allowed to bring a grill on the beach?

    No fires on the beach but there are about 10 grills all over the beach area.

    Is this beach accessable at night? I like the beach at night and would love to take a trip here for nighttime view.

    Yes! It is accessible at all hours.

    Where exactly is the parking lot? Just put "Rodeo Beach" in google map and it'll take you there? Thank you.

    There is parking all along the front of the beach and then a huge lot down at the end.

    Have a fear of heights, can I get here without going through the high hills of Marin headlands?

    Good news: you do not need to take the scary Conzelman Road, which winds steeply down the cliff with no guardrails. Bad news: there is a short section of road right after the Battery where the road is flat, but still curvy. (Last time I went… 

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    Great endpoint destination for scenic drive down the ine way coastal road from the top of the Marin Headlands.

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    Marin Headlands - Marin Headlands

    Marin Headlands

    4.8(415 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    Marin Headlands is one of the best regional parks in Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA)…read more It is one of the best places to not only hike but to take pictures. This is also great for photographers. Pretty much the hills, grass, trails, rocks, and trails are amazing! This is also a great place for photographers. There are other places like those Battery ones and Hill 88, but my friend and I didn't really get a chance to go there since we pretty much missed the path and we didn't want to turn around. Honestly, it's really hot here and thank goodness that I bring water and snacks in case I'm thirsty or hungry. Most importantly, bring water! You'll need it if you're ever going to hike here. The trip is short in my opinion since I'm used to hiking for a long time. In the future, I am planning to come back here to revisit scenic spots that we missed. The hike might be longer since I enjoy hiking at regional parks.

    My buddy and I love doing challenging long hikes and today we did 31 miles at Marin Headlands. It…read morewas an amazing hike full of different terrain and sightseeing opportunities. It was overcast when we hiked, but I like it this way only because it was very cool and the exposure to the sun was limited. We saw so many unique historical sites also, which I did not expect. The route we took had a lot of elevation gain and I had to put on some gloves for rock scrambling, but there are so many easy trails also. We also crossed the Golden Gate Bridge also, which is a first for me! Please come and create your own adventure.

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    Dunphy Park

    Dunphy Park

    3.1(18 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    Currently there are some temporary fences - and some renovations being done either in the park or…read moreat the edge of the park. Not the best time to visit. The general area is beautiful. I stopped by yesterday for a phone call appointment with the kid brother at 7pm. I was driving north to Russian River for Pliny Season and just happened to be at around that time. there are views and boats and sandy volleyball courts and water fountains for dogs - very nice. I talked with the kid brother about the unending mystery - a story involving our friend. It is a story revolving around red flags and suspicious events and no answers. There is a foul smell revolving around the whole story and the more one learns of the event the more questions one has. Our phone call ended in more confusion than when we started and when he hung up he sounded like he was going to do more phone calls and digging immediately after we hung up. I suspect he did as I got some call the next day from a person I hadn't heard from in 10 years. A great place to walk, or look at the bay or make a phone call I suppose.

    Dumphy Park used to be a natural place filled with trees and little rolling hills, including fruit…read moretrees, avocados and wild fennel with a natural beachfront and lots of wildlife until the morons at the Sausalito City Council decided to chop down ALL the trees, bulldoze the hills, and turn it into a prison yard in their ongoing "massacre of all living things" in Sausalito. Now this location is by far the ugliest place in Marin County with a parking lot for your tesla (yippee). The city also ripped out the old pathway that ran along the waterfront with a large hedge that blocked all the traffic from view--which allowed people to stroll peacefully along the water without having to face traffic jams along bridgeway. That path and the hedges were also ripped out and replaced with SMART chargers for Teslas that now speed 60 miles an hour into the lot running down children and elderly people in the parking lot. Just another overpriced scam designed by the Sausalito City Council. Avoid it like the plague.

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