Best Family-Friendly Beaches in Stinson Beach

Located in the town of Stinson Beach, Seadrift Beach is a one-and-a-half-mile-long and wide beach in front of a private gated community named Seadrift. Seadrift Beach is situated between Bolinas Lagoon and Bolinas Bay – and is a well-known birdwatching destination. Also known as Sea Drift Beach, Seadrift Beach welcomes dogs on leash and offers a small grass park with dunes, tennis courts, and picnic tables.

Located in the town of Stinson Beach, Red Rock Beach is a small, rocky, and remote beach that is a part of Mount Tamalpais State Park. Also known as Little Stinson, Mickey‚Äôs, and Redrock Beach ‚Äì Red Rock Beach is a clothing-optional beach. Hot springs are the only amenity offered at Red Rock Beach. 

Located in the town of Stinson Beach, Steep Ravine Beach is a very small, narrow, rocky, and secluded beach situated at the mouth of Webb Creek.  Steep Ravine Beach is a part of Mount Tamalpais State Park and is next to a campground that is managed by Steep Ravine Environment Campground.

Located in the town of Stinson Beach, Upton Beach is a half-mile long and wide beach situated between two beaches, Stinson Beach and Seadrift Beach.

Stinson Beach is a picturesque, curve-shaped beach located in the town of Stinson Beach. Known for its light brown sand, it is part of the Gate National Recreation Area. Recognized by SFGate as one of Northern California's top beaches and featured in AFAR’s “16 Best Beaches to Visit in California,” it attracts visitors from all over. It is also a favorite of Randall Kaplan, the world’s foremost beach expert who is known at Mr. Beach. The beach opens daily at 9 AM, with closing times varying by season.