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Rodeo Beach
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Frances B
Yorkshire, UK886 contributions
I loved this beach 😍
Dec 2022 • Solo
As a visitor to the area a trip to Rodeo beach was recommended to me. I parked in the main car park where there are also restroom facilities and walked down the path leading to the beach.
I loved this walk. It was easy and well signed. This pathway also takes you past the marshlands where there was an abundance of wildlife.
Rodeo Beach didn’t disappoint. It was a rugged and interesting beach with lots of rocky outcrops and places to explore. The sand was great and the beach walk really nice.
There were some great photo opportunities too.
Written 10 January 2023
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Zoom_Gotti
Henderson, NV1,539 contributions
Wonderful Coastal Pacific Beach
Jun 2022
Really cool beach cove on north side of bridge in Marin County. Used to have Sunday public transit coming here, but not at this time. Still worth figuring out how to get here. Relax, beachcomb, surf, swim, and hike around lagoon and coastal bluffs. This is federal land managed by the National Park Service. I'm not sure that the visitor facility is open at this time, but there are restrooms and military exhibits. And connecting roads to other parts of the parkland including Point Bonita. One easy bluff hike is to follow the trail from the north end of the beach to the Tennessee Point overlook. Tennessee Beach is down a bit further along another trail leaving either from the beach or back at Fort Cronkite. There are campsites around. But you'll have to inquire about reservations.
Written 19 July 2022
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Michael K
991 contributions
Average beach with average scenery
Jun 2021
This is an average beach with an average scenery. It is good for people living close by for walking their dogs. But as a tourist destination, you can easily skip this beach if you have other alternatives.
Written 2 June 2021
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Anna M
Mill Valley, CA20 contributions
Easy beach access
Apr 2021
This is one of my favorite places for hiking and watching surfers in the cold water! The parking is free and easy, with plenty of spots.
Written 13 April 2021
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ItchyFeet
Camarillo, CA7,741 contributions
Nice big beach
Apr 2021 • Couples
Nice big beach; not for swimming or kids as is dangerous surf; nice public restrooms; great stop while driving the Marin Headlands loop.

Kind of tricky to get here since have to approach from Sausalito thru a tunnel that is only way in / out.

The views from Headlands are great and definitely worth the time to drive around, stop here for lunch and walk in the beach,
Written 8 April 2021
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Scott
San Francisco, CA5,242 contributions
One of my favorite beaches
Feb 2021 • Solo
visit this beach but read up on the geology first. The geologic history of this whole area is absolutely amazing. On this beach you'll find fine grains of sand on one end and pebbles on the other end. The size of the grains increases exponentially with every step. The view from this beach is beautiful. This is not a swimming beach, and do not let kids get in the water. It is dangerous. There's a great opportunity to hike from this beach south over the hill to a small quiet secluded beach.
Written 25 February 2021
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Michele C
Las Vegas, NV451 contributions
Beach & Trails Are Easy and Fun
Nov 2020
There are numerous trails at this beach. You can watch the surfers, go in the water, or just go for a hike. The hikes take you to gunneries built in 1938. Very interesting and not challenging. Public restrooms available. No charge parking.
Written 15 November 2020
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Wynn R
Morgan Hill, CA1,929 contributions
Dark sand with small pebbles
Nov 2020 • Couples
The draw of this beach is its proximity to SF and the Golden Gate Bridge. Go through the tunnel to Ft Baker past Rodeo lagoon and on to the beach good running and hiking there as well
Written 10 November 2020
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Johnamcc
Mill Valley, CA171 contributions
Great views and close to The Marine Mammal Center
Feb 2020
I'm bias since I volunteer at the TMMC but the view from there is outstanding and a short walk to the Rodeo Beach. Worth a visit to both.
Written 26 February 2020
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pfefmeister
San Francisco, CA2,971 contributions
Take a Break Here
Feb 2020 • Friends
We usually take a rest break at this lovely beach when doing a big loop in the Marin Headlands. Start at Miwok stables, go up and around, then down through Gerbode Valley to the beach. Lovely lagoon on the way there. The next segment of the hike climbs the Coastal Trail back to the starting point. We love this loop hike and the restful beach.
Written 26 February 2020
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