{"id":10367,"date":"2015-02-05T19:27:13","date_gmt":"2015-02-05T19:27:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/?p=10367"},"modified":"2015-02-06T20:19:52","modified_gmt":"2015-02-06T20:19:52","slug":"things-to-do-in-stinson-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/10367\/things-to-do-in-stinson-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Things to Do in Stinson Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Just over 20 miles north of San Francisco, Stinson Beach is a beautiful free-spirited destination surrounded by jagged coastline and the forested slopes of Mt. Tamalpais.<\/p>\n<p>100 years ago, Stinson Beach wasn\u2019t on the map. While the gold rush was booming in San Francisco, Stinson Beach was little more than a camp, only accessible by boat or by foot from Sausalito. It wasn\u2019t until 1906, when refugees displaced by the SF earthquake came to the area, that the first permanent structures like a hotel and a few stores were built.<\/p>\n<p>Over the course of the last century, Stinson Beach has expanded and become easily accessible via Highway 1. Yet, with a population of 632 residents, it has managed to maintain its sense of seclusion and remains one of California\u2019s lesser known gems\u2014for now.<\/p>\n<h3>Get some sand between your toes<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10497 aligncenter lazyload\" alt=\"Surfing Stinson Beach\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/3183177063_02ba046ca9_b.jpg\" width=\"475\" height=\"316\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10497 aligncenter lazyload\" alt=\"Surfing Stinson Beach\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/3183177063_02ba046ca9_b.jpg\" width=\"475\" height=\"316\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>The name is no misnomer, Stinson Beach\u2019s main attraction is indeed its beach, which is composed of soft white sand and striking red cliffs. A popular local spot for surfers, sun bathers, and beach combers, Stinson Beach\u2019s crisp, blue water and 260 days of sunshine are among its most attractive attributes.<\/p>\n<p>Tucked into <strong>Bolinas Bay<\/strong>, the waves that crash on Stinson are usually suitable for surfers of all skill levels. However, there are commonly strong tides so make sure to heed warnings when posted. Current and upcoming surf conditions can be checked at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.surf-forecast.com\/breaks\/Stinson-Beach\/forecasts\/latest\/six_day\" target=\"_blank\">surf-forecast.com<\/a>. Surf boards can be rented locally at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.livewatersurfshop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Live Water Surf Shop<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stinsonbeachsurfandkayak.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Stinson Beach Surf and Kayak<\/a>, which are both within walking distance from the beach.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10475 aligncenter lazyload\" alt=\"Alamere Falls\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/6273323739_c8efa0c252_b-2.jpg\" width=\"475\" height=\"315\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10475 aligncenter lazyload\" alt=\"Alamere Falls\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/6273323739_c8efa0c252_b-2.jpg\" width=\"475\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/6273323739_c8efa0c252_b-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/6273323739_c8efa0c252_b-2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/6273323739_c8efa0c252_b-2-37x25.jpg 37w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Make the short trek to <strong>Red Rocks beach<\/strong>. Red Rocks is immediately south of Stinson Beach (to the left if you are facing the ocean). You can walk to Red Rocks from Stinson Beach if you don\u2019t mind scrambling over the rocky out-cropping on Stinson Beach\u2019s southern side. Otherwise, Red Rocks beach is accessible by trail from Highway 1. Head south from Stinson, and you\u2019ll see a turn out just a mile out of town (at milepost 11.3). A little Stinson secret, Red Rocks is often enjoyed by locals in the nude.<\/p>\n<h3>Explore the lagoon<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10477 aligncenter lazyload\" alt=\"Bolinas Lagoon \" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/8246615576_2c50a90753_k.jpg\" width=\"476\" height=\"356\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10477 aligncenter lazyload\" alt=\"Bolinas Lagoon \" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/8246615576_2c50a90753_k.jpg\" width=\"476\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/8246615576_2c50a90753_k.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/8246615576_2c50a90753_k-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/8246615576_2c50a90753_k-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/8246615576_2c50a90753_k-33x25.jpg 33w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 476px) 100vw, 476px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Just behind the beach, Bolinas Lagoon is an estuary where the ocean water mixes with fresh streams rolling down from the Mt. Tamalpais watershed. The lagoon\u2019s calm water makes it an ideal habitat for harbor seals, river otters, leopard sharks, and in the spring, great egrets and great blue herons.<\/p>\n<p>Because the <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=10367&amp;action=edit\" target=\"_blank\">lagoon<\/a> is protected from the waves and tides of the ocean, it is an ideal spot for a casual swim or kayaking. Kayaks can be rented at the aforementioned surf shops.<\/p>\n<h3>Take a hike<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10478 aligncenter lazyload\" alt=\"Steep Ravine Trail\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/16456825501_903a55a8db_o.jpg\" width=\"475\" height=\"304\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10478 aligncenter lazyload\" alt=\"Steep Ravine Trail\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/16456825501_903a55a8db_o.jpg\" width=\"475\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/16456825501_903a55a8db_o.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/16456825501_903a55a8db_o-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/16456825501_903a55a8db_o-1024x656.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/16456825501_903a55a8db_o-39x25.jpg 39w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Some of the region\u2019s most picturesque and acclaimed hiking trails are accessible on foot directly from Stinson Beach.<\/p>\n<p>Winding its way along a gurgling stream under the cover of redwoods, and then rising up the slopes of <strong>Mt. Tamalpais<\/strong> to gain expansive views of the Pacific Ocean, the <strong>Steep Ravine Trail<\/strong> is among my favorite hikes.<\/p>\n<p>Immediately upon stepping onto the Steep Ravine trail, you&#8217;ll be immersed in tree cover that is light enough to let in splotches of sunlight, but dense enough to keep all the world\u2019s distractions at bay. During spring and into summer, the trail is lined by wildflowers. Myriad shades of green mixed with the chorus of bird calls have a hypnotic effect. If there is a fairy kingdom to be found in California, my bet is it\u2019s somewhere along this trail.<\/p>\n<p>The Steep Ravine trailhead connects to Highway 1 at a turnout marked by the Steep Ravine Environmental Campground. It is also accessible via Dipsea trail, which connects to Highway 1 on the southern side of town.<\/p>\n<p>For hikers looking for a work out, the <strong>Matt-Davis trail<\/strong> begins from Belvedere Ave, and makes a steeper ascent. Both the Matt-Davis and Steep Ravine trails lead to the <strong>Pantoll Campground<\/strong> in Mt. Tamalpais State Park.<\/p>\n<p>For really ambitious hikers, it is possible to trek from Stinson Beach to <strong>Muir Woods National Monument<\/strong> and back in a day.<\/p>\n<h3>Walk about town<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10479 aligncenter lazyload\" alt=\"Stinson town\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/467323629_5198f1cafe_b.jpg\" width=\"475\" height=\"356\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10479 aligncenter lazyload\" alt=\"Stinson town\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/467323629_5198f1cafe_b.jpg\" width=\"475\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/467323629_5198f1cafe_b.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/467323629_5198f1cafe_b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/467323629_5198f1cafe_b-33x25.jpg 33w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>One of the perks of Stinson Beach\u2019s small size is that once you\u2019re here, everything is a short walk away.<\/p>\n<p>Stinson Beach\u2019s downtown (so to speak) consists of a few boutiques, restaurants, art galleries and wellness centers. It\u2019s the kind of place where small, succulent gardens and Buddha shrines adorn the front steps of each locally owned business. Visitors looking to eat, drink, buy gifts or get a massage will surely find what they\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n<p>On my most recent visit, I was pleased to find a collection of portraits made entirely from bits and pieces of plastic junk found on the beach in a side-room art gallery attached to <strong>Elaine\u2019s Boutique<\/strong>. The art on display there changes monthly.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10480 aligncenter lazyload\" alt=\"Parkside Snack Bar\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Screen-Shot-2015-02-06-at-2.22.27-PM.png\" width=\"414\" height=\"393\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10480 aligncenter lazyload\" alt=\"Parkside Snack Bar\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Screen-Shot-2015-02-06-at-2.22.27-PM.png\" width=\"414\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Screen-Shot-2015-02-06-at-2.22.27-PM.png 606w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Screen-Shot-2015-02-06-at-2.22.27-PM-300x284.png 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Screen-Shot-2015-02-06-at-2.22.27-PM-26x25.png 26w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 414px) 100vw, 414px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/stinsonbeachcafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Breaker\u2019s Cafe<\/strong><\/a> and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stinsonbeachrestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sand Dollar Restaurant<\/strong><\/a> serve the best local fare, or for thrifty diners, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.parksidecafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Parkside Snack Bar<\/strong><\/a> is a suitable spot. Stinson Beach Market has a wide selection of organic food, drinks, and even salt water taffy.<\/p>\n<p>Stinson Beach is a sleepy sort of town where most of the businesses, excluding the restaurants, close by 5pm. If you want to check out the town, it\u2019s wise to do so before evening falls.<\/p>\n<h3>Stay for a night<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10468 aligncenter lazyload\" alt=\"camping \" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/15832120193_247b63068b_k.jpg\" width=\"475\" height=\"350\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10468 aligncenter lazyload\" alt=\"camping \" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/15832120193_247b63068b_k.jpg\" width=\"475\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/15832120193_247b63068b_k.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/15832120193_247b63068b_k-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/15832120193_247b63068b_k-1024x752.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/15832120193_247b63068b_k-34x25.jpg 34w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>For campers, <strong>Steep Ravine Environmental Campground<\/strong> is a prime locale. There are seven tent sites as well as nine single-room cabins available. The amenities are simple, a water spigot and an outhouse, but what the campground lacks in luxury it makes up for in natural beauty.<\/p>\n<p>The site sits on a low bluff just over the sea, within eyesight of Stinson Beach. The coastal shrubs surrounding the site make an excellent habitat for local birds, rabbits and deer, and the rocky coves nearby are home to abundant marine life.<\/p>\n<p>From the site on a clear day, you can see the city far off, across the mouth of the bay. However, the ocean mist combined with bird calls and the unobstructed wide-blue sky will have you feeling like you\u2019re on another planet. As the sun sinks into the horizon, painting the sea shades of lavender and rose as far as the eye can see, you just may feel like you\u2019re living on the edge of the world.<\/p>\n<p>Campsites are $25 per night and cabins are $100. Reservations are often booked in advance, and you can make them at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.reserveamerica.com\/camping\/mount-tamalpais-sp\/r\/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=CA&amp;parkId=120063#sr\" target=\"_blank\">reserveamerica.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>From Stinson Beach, Steep Ravine Camp is a little over a mile south on Highway 1.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10470 aligncenter lazyload\" alt=\"motel lodging \" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/9064a0_633d523fec4bc82856d4d276c0356deb.png_srz_p_724_543_75_22_0.50_1.20_0.png\" width=\"475\" height=\"357\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10470 aligncenter lazyload\" alt=\"motel lodging \" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/9064a0_633d523fec4bc82856d4d276c0356deb.png_srz_p_724_543_75_22_0.50_1.20_0.png\" width=\"475\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/9064a0_633d523fec4bc82856d4d276c0356deb.png_srz_p_724_543_75_22_0.50_1.20_0.png 724w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/9064a0_633d523fec4bc82856d4d276c0356deb.png_srz_p_724_543_75_22_0.50_1.20_0-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/9064a0_633d523fec4bc82856d4d276c0356deb.png_srz_p_724_543_75_22_0.50_1.20_0-33x25.png 33w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Lodging is also available at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.stinsonbeachmotel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Stinson Beach Motel<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sandpiperstinsonbeach.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Sandpiper<\/strong><\/a> (from $130\/night), which<strong> <\/strong>boasts a beautiful garden and gas fireplaces.<\/p>\n<h3>Directions<\/h3>\n<p>From San Francisco, follow the 101 north across the Golden Gate. Exit onto Highway 1 toward Mill Valley\/Stinson Beach. Follow Highway 1 until you arrive at the beach.<\/p>\n<p>By bus use Golden Gate Transit. Take a bus to Marin City (such as 4, 70, 80 or 101) and then hop on the 61 to Stinson Beach.<\/p>\n<p>For adventurous cyclists, Stinson Beach is bike-able from the city. Cross the bridge and follow signs to Sausalito. Then follow Highway 1 the rest of the way. The ride involves climbing over 2,000 vertical meters in total, but the coastal views offer a distraction from the effort, and the reward of knowing you got there on caloric power alone cannot be beat. Be sure to bring water, layers of clothing for both warm and cold weather, and lights or reflective gear for the Highway riding. For fit bikers, the journey takes 3-4 hours each way.<\/p>\n<p><em>Photos:\u00a0<a title=\"Go to Daniel Hoherd's photostream\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/warzauwynn\/\" data-track=\"attributionNameClick\" data-rapid_p=\"53\">Daniel Hoherd<\/a>,\u00a0<a title=\"Go to Colleen Proppe's photostream\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/cproppe\/\" data-track=\"attributionNameClick\" data-rapid_p=\"70\">Colleen Proppe<\/a>, <a title=\"Go to Emily Hoyer's photostream\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/flavor32\/\" data-track=\"attributionNameClick\" data-rapid_p=\"81\">Emily Hoyer<\/a>, <a title=\"Go to Eye of Kiltron's photostream\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/kiltron\/\" data-track=\"attributionNameClick\" data-rapid_p=\"84\">Eye of Kil<\/a><a title=\"Go to Eye of Kiltron's photostream\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/kiltron\/\" data-track=\"attributionNameClick\" data-rapid_p=\"84\">tron<\/a>, <a title=\"Go to Dolan Halbrook's photostream\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/reneeanddolan\/\" data-track=\"attributionNameClick\" data-rapid_p=\"67\">Dolan Halbrook<\/a><\/em>, <em><a title=\"Go to Justin Heideman's photostream\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/justinph\/\" data-track=\"attributionNameClick\" data-rapid_p=\"56\">Justin Heideman<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just over 20 miles north of San Francisco, Stinson Beach is a beautiful free-spirited destination surrounded by jagged coastline and the forested slopes of Mt. 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