Best Family-Friendly Beaches in Inverness

Located in the town of Inverness, Shell Beach is a mile long and is the southernmost beach in Tomales Bay State Park. Shell Beach is situated on the west shore of Tomales Bay and is a great destination for swimming because of its calm waters.

Located in Tomales Bay State Park, Heart’s Desire Beach is a popular beach with light brown sand. There is a grassy area behind this beach and it is also surrounded by forests. We recommend wearing layered clothing while visiting this beach as the weather around this beach is known to change unpredictably and the beach is known to have sudden spells of cold and windy weather.

Located in the city of Inverness, Chicken Ranch Beach is a beach that has light brown sand and is popular among locals. The beach is designated as a Marin County Park. Chicken Ranch Beach has patches of vegetation, and a creek flows through the beach into Tomales Bay. Chicken Ranch Beach does not have lifeguards. However, the beach has trash cans, benches, and a restroom. The beach also allows dogs on leash.