Rodeo Beach
Rodeo Beach
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Michele C
Las Vegas, NV432 contributions
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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pfefmeister
San Francisco, CA4,374 contributions
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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Wendy M
Gilroy, CA28 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
I actually came here on a cold Saturday night to take photos of the sky. What I captured was something amazing...at night!
I doubt many people will come here at the time I got there (7pm), but at 7pm on a cold February night - tons of parking & tons of space on the beach! And the end of the road (Mitchell rd) there is a bathroom - not all that well maintained, but I guess okay enough for a beach public restroom. Most stalls were out of toilet paper. Fortunately, the last stall had a small amount for me. Just in case - keep some TP in your car!
The beach was COLD! I had 5 layers on, but neglected to double sock and wear warmer shoes so I was still cold. Bottom line, dress like its snowing out!
I'm not actually sure how often this happens, but the waves were coming in blue! We capture it on film and it just made this place so much more amazing! The skies were clear and I was able to see and capture the stars as well. For photographs there is some light pollution coming from the city, but it was far enough removed and blocked that I captured some great starry night photos.
I doubt many people will come here at the time I got there (7pm), but at 7pm on a cold February night - tons of parking & tons of space on the beach! And the end of the road (Mitchell rd) there is a bathroom - not all that well maintained, but I guess okay enough for a beach public restroom. Most stalls were out of toilet paper. Fortunately, the last stall had a small amount for me. Just in case - keep some TP in your car!
The beach was COLD! I had 5 layers on, but neglected to double sock and wear warmer shoes so I was still cold. Bottom line, dress like its snowing out!
I'm not actually sure how often this happens, but the waves were coming in blue! We capture it on film and it just made this place so much more amazing! The skies were clear and I was able to see and capture the stars as well. For photographs there is some light pollution coming from the city, but it was far enough removed and blocked that I captured some great starry night photos.
Written 20 February 2018
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Thomas B
San Rafael, CA275 contributions
Feb 2015 • Solo
The trail to the beach is really popular with the locals. And if you go over the hills on the north you arrive at Muir Beach. From this trail you get exercise and a brush with nature. Bobcats are seen along here regularly. Watch for the wildflowers in the springtime. The History of this beach is an awesome story.
Written 7 February 2015
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TravelQueenie365
Singapore, Singapore667 contributions
Oct 2013 • Friends
I have to say the coastline here is pretty amazing especially during a hot sunny day, this is the spot for good picnic and sun-baking. This is also definitely a place for phototaking or photoshoot because its just so beautiful. Its worth coming here for a day out if you are around Sausalito but mind you, there is nothing much here to do except the beach and the nearby Marine Mammal Center. Remember to bring your own food and picnic gear cos theres no benches or beach chairs around here
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Written 23 February 2014
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randomhappiness
calgary, alberta75 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
If you'd like to add some running to your hedonistic San Francisco weekend head to Rodeo Beach and the Marin Headlands. Go early morning and it's only about 30+ minutes from the city. I did a 30km trail run on the Sunday and was back in the city by early afternoon for a late lunch and a much deserved cocktail. We took a taxi out and the city bus back. It is an amazing place - yes it is windy (gale force); yes, it was raining (torrential)- and yes it is stunningly beautiful.
Written 19 February 2015
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scoles
san francisco135 contributions
June 2014 • Family
We went on a typical Marin day - foggy, windy and cold in June! Was hoping for the fog to lift, as it had almost everywhere else, but no luck. The beach was a bit rocky too. But, my boys enjoyed playing in the lagoon!
Written 10 June 2014
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Pat909
California332 contributions
Jan 2014 • Family
Based on tripadvisor reviews, we drove out to Rodeo Beach today in hopes of seeing whales rather than going all the way to Pt Reyes (twice as far away). We did not see any whales, but were thrilled with Rodeo Beach. It's a beautiful stretch of sand with rock cliffs on both sides. The waves breaking against the rocks are stunning. On either side of the beach, there are places to hike up the cliffs and get a better view of the ocean. There was plenty of parking close by and the beach was not crowded. And, it's a dog friendly beach so we brought out dog. It was fun to watch the dogs frolicking in the waves and surfers. One word of warning - the tide comes in fast! We were standing in what we thought was a safe place - past where the tide had been coming up and found ourselves knee deep in the ocean! Bring a change of clothes and keep your eyes on the tide!
Written 19 January 2014
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Michelle J
New York City, NY318 contributions
July 2018 • Couples
We started off the coastal trail at Rodeo Beach. It’s such a pretty beach and a great place to visit. The water is so blue and clear.
Written 8 July 2018
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4dventure
California10 contributions
June 2018 • Couples
I love this beach. I've been here several times. It had flat sandy areas, large rocky areas with dramatic waves, and a well maintained hiking path up into the surrounding hills. The view from the top of this path is amazing. There is paved parking with public restrooms and a few picnic tables.
Written 18 June 2018
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Written 2 September 2020
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