Small with portable potty…read more I'd heard about this spot for years and when I finally went, I hate to admit I was truly underwhelmed. There are so many fantastic places to go to revel in nature and this isn't in my top 10. It was small, kinda dull, and flat with no amenities. Next time I'm out this way I'll go to Limantour.

Interesting little beach. Not the type of beach to play in or picnic in, basically just for taking…read morea walk or sticking a kayak in the water. The sand is full of rocks, grasses, and sticky mud from the tide going in and out. Nice place to view the water. No sidewalk or wheelchair access. The bathroom situation is a port-a-potty. Park on the side of the road and hoof it down the hill.

This morning my boyfriend and I stopped in to check out this beautiful park overlooking the water!…read moreIt was so romantic exchanging kisses and sitting on one of their park benches together as we watched as geese and ducks glided their wings through the water! They also had a nice playground with swings for the children and we enjoyed petting the dogs walking by! I would recommend this beautiful park and we will definitely be back!

Why the f are they on the John Deere mowing the entire field on a Saturday morning, making dust,…read moregas smell, and noise during the height of the weekend? Do that on a Tuesday or something? Whoever is in charge of the maintenance schedule here should be replaced.

Could not find any trail down from the road or up from the beach, and anyone who says to use the…read moretrail to Palomarin Beach must not have walked it recently. Totally overgrown, basically inaccessible--rope ladder is not easy to use if you are carrying bags. Nice beach once you're there, at least during low tide when you have some solid stone to walk on (which creates a few tidepools), but most of the beach is covered with small rocks. Skip this beach unless you plan on wearing long clothing to protect from ticks, wasps, tall brush, and climbing on your hands and knees between the rope ladder and the other rope section.

RCA beach, so named because of the (former) RCA communications facility on the bluff above the…read morebeach. The hike from the parking area to the beach is a long one. You have to go past the radio building, then south for a long ways before you find the trail down to the beach. Once on the beach, it is very nice. There are plenty of rock formations to explore, tide pools, etc. RCA beach is traditionally clothing optional, and you may encounter nude people there. However, the weather and water is usually so cold, being nude isn't the most comfortable way to explore it. When it does warm up, it is great to enjoy the beach the way God intended- As long as some liberal prude doesn't hate you for it. The hippies will go out of their way to make you uncomfortable. The good news is, there is seldom anyone else around. No gawkers have been seen in my many trips to RCA beach. Safe to let your kids play. There are no crowds of people on RCA beach, mostly a surfer or two is about all you will see. Weekends are a little busier.

earned a star for: 1. bathrooms…read more2. rinse off area 3. parking lot 4. coned off swim area 5. fun sun bathing platform to swim out to 6. picnic tables just a heads up. it's a smaller beach so not a lot of space for big parties. not a lot of beach area for sports. sand is more rocky than not

Beautiful little beach with two 1/2 mile hikes leading to other beach fronts. Restrooms sufficient…read moreto the amount of parking. Kayak rentals available at reasonable rates.

I never knew of this place until I went to Target which is the most scenic Target I've ever been…read more The path is very smooth, with no inclination so it's good or even better for biking or running. It's about a mile to Jean & John Starkweather Shoreline Park and back which has a parking lot, bathrooms, and a little beach. This is worth it for the views of the bay and there is a creek on the right side for part of the way which has some birds, maybe a few pelicans. Many benches are on the path to sit and look out.

Gorgeous trail at the tip of San Rafael!…read more Hubs and I wanted to have a change of scenery and chose this park to explore. We ended up parking at a community center, walking through a strip of land surrounded by water and residential homes and ending up in Target, which was a great halfway point since I needed to use the bathroom. The walk itself along the water was beautiful and you can see the Richmond Bridge from a distance. There were several people walking, biking, hanging out along the trail which speaks to its popularity. The trail goes further than Target but we ended up turning back because our bellies were growling. We got some grub downtown- highly recommend the sandwiches and salads at Magnolia Park Kitchen!

This place was definitely hard to find. We had to drive past the fire station on the right side and…read moreshortly after passing the fire station, you turn "left" into a residential street. The street signs aren't your traditional signs. It is small and creatively marked with colorful paint. It's not a paved road to get to the reef. There were ample parking at the lot. There are porta potties. Easy access to the reef for a 2 year old. There are some steps and then you are there. I personally think the wildlife is more interesting at Bean Hollow in Pescadero.

This isn't easy to find but well worth a stop if you've got some extra time near Point Reyes. We…read morecame by after spending most of the day in other areas of the park and didn't check on the tides before visiting. Sadly, we missed the minus tide which is necessary for any tide pool adventures. Still, it's a lovely spot and on a clear day, had some wonderful views. I could tell from the rocks that this would be a marvelous spot for spending more time, when the tide is right. Dramatic cliffs, unique rocks along the beach and just all around lovely. Now that I've scouted it out, I'll plan accordingly for my next visit.

It is always so nostalgic for me walking from Blackie''s pasture to Belvedere/Tiburon. I spent my…read moresummers in Belvedere at my grandparents house and remember when Blackie was alive. I used to bike this route often, but chose to walk it today- it's glorious either way & the temperature was 20° cooler than where I live, which was quite pleasant. There are views along the entire route, plenty of benches located in shady spots where one can take in the beauty. The huge lawn space is wonderful for kites, frisbees, and soccer games. Most of all today, I appreciated all the new signage which was so whimsical.

Lovely and peacefully walk along the Bay on a beautiful day. Nice restroom facilities. Plenty of…read moreparking.

Main trail is COMPLETELY overgrown. Heed the sign and don't take the main trail down. There is a…read moreshorter, steeper trail by the south parking lot but they both require the use of a rope ladder to get down the final 15 feet. Rather shaky on the way up. Just above the rope ladder there is another section of rope to help you ascend to where you can walk again. (Go right, not left.) The beach itself is very picturesque--lots of bluffs, a few small waterfalls, and a few sandy sections but mostly rocks. The tide pools I noticed were pretty small, probably not worth the journey especially if you have any gear with you (see above re: rope ladder). It is slow going walking along the rocks and seaweed, but it is a rather long beach. In my two hours there I saw NOBODY.

Simply put, I just love this beach! It's an amazing reward to be graced with the shallow waves of…read morePalomarin Beach after embarking on a 4.5 mile hike and a short rock climb down the embankment. I've been to this beach a few times now so far, and its' beautiful views and calming waves never cease to amaze me. Palomarin Beach is located within Alamere Falls Park which is a subsidiary of Point Reyes National Seashore. This beach is only accessible through a few hiking trails within Alamere Falls Park. The shortest way to get to this beach is to take the Palomarin Beach Trail via the Palomarin/Coast Trail. This trail measures .6 miles one way, and will lead you directly down to the beach. If taking this trail, you'll have to scale down some steep rocks and cliffs. It's not impossible, but you'll need to have some upper body strength to climb up and down the rocks. If you've never been here before, I would suggest coming with someone just in case you need help getting up and down the steep cliffs. If you're not into rock climbing but don't mind the trek of a long hike, you can take the Palomarin (Coast) Trail all the way down to the beach. There's no rock climbing involved on this trail, however it's 6.5 miles one way. My favorite way to get down to this beach is via the Alamere Falls Trails. Not only does this trail take you down to the beach, but it also leads to the beautiful Alamere Falls! The hike to Alamere Falls is about 4.5 miles one way. You'll take the Palomarin Trail to Alamere Falls trail and it will lead you right down the beach. Like the Palomarin Beach Trail, this trail will involve some rock climbing down steep cliffs and rocks and you'll also have to hike through a short narrow path that contains poison oak and poison ivy. Totally doable as long as you're prepared for it. What's so great about this beach is that since it's located below the cliffs, it provides an amazing view of the California coastline, Every view will be picture worthy. The tides were low during my last visit, but they change depending on the season. You can put your feet in, but the waves can be pretty ferocious, so I wouldn't recommend swimming. The water is so white and clear and the sand is soft on your feet, so walking along the beach is perfect. There are a couple of flat rocks beneath the cliffs that are shaded. It's a nice place to sit and have lunch if you bring it with you. I will warn that the trail to the beach is a very popular one. So, if you want to beat the crowd, coming early is your best bet. Either way, this beach is totally worth a visit, especially if you're planning on hiking to Alamere Falls.