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Overview
Located in the town of Inverness, No Name Beach is a boat-in beach situated on the shores of Tomales Bay in the northern part of Point Reyes National Seashore. No Name Beach welcomes dogs if brought in by boat and has a nice boat-in campground that does not provide drinking water and all human waste must be carried out of it. No Name Beach can only be accessed by taking a boat or kayak from Nick’s Cove, Marshall Beach, or Lawson’s Landing Beach.
Activities
There are a couple of fun activities at No Name Beach including kayaking and boating.
Attractions
If you are looking for nearby attractions, there are many options within a 50-minute drive of No Name Beach. The Links at Bodega Harbour is an 18-hole oceanfront golf course featuring a golf shop, gallery, restaurant, yacht club, live music, and hosts many tournaments. Sonoma County Fairgrounds offers a horse-racing track, jockey club, carnival rides, and several open-air amphitheaters. It hosts many annual events including the Sonoma County Fair, The Harmony Festival, and The Sonoma Valley Harvest Fair – a wine festival with a grape stomping contest. The Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center is dedicated to the works of Charles M. Schulz, creator of Peanuts comic strip, and is home to a three-and-a-half-ton sculpture depicting the evolution of Snoopy – a character in the comic, Schulz’s studio, and three rotating galleries. Another great attraction near No Name Beach is Scandia Family Fun Center, an amusement park with many rides including a pirate ship swing, train ride, merry-go-round swings, horse carousel, go-karts, and bumper cars.
Restaurants
If you get hungry, you can drive 30 minutes to many restaurants near No Name Beach. Litchfield’s at Sonoma Coast Villa is a seaside Californian restaurant with a nice menu that includes starters, soups, appetizers, oysters, desserts, and wine. The vegetarian-friendly Estero Café serves breakfast, lunch, brunch, happy hour, and dinner items. Another good restaurant near No Name Beach is Dinucci's Italian Dinners, an Italian restaurant featuring pizza, pasta, Pesce, pane, and rice dishes.
Hotels
If you are looking for a hotel near No Name Beach, you can drive 40 minutes. The luxurious 4-Star hotel Bodega Bay Lodge is spread across seven acres and overlooks Bodega Bay – and has many amenities including a pool, lounge, spa, sauna, restaurant, fitness center, and hiking tours. The Inn at the Tides is a 3-Star hotel that features a pool, sauna, gym, and an oceanfront Italian bar-restaurant. If you are looking for an affordable hotel near No Name Beach, the 3-Star Continental Inn offers beautiful rooms and suites.
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Top Traveler Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Surf through our FAQs to help you find your perfect beach!
Does No Name Beach have parking? If so, is it free or paid?
No, this Beach does not have dedicated parking but has street parking near the entrance.
Does No Name Beach have lifeguards?
No, this Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach - please be careful when swimming on this beach.
Is No Name Beach a family-friendly beach?
No, this Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.
Is No Name Beach good for swimming?
No, this Beach is not generally considered a good swimming beach.
Does No Name Beach have restrooms?
No, this Beach does not have restrooms on or near the beach.
Is No Name Beach a nude beach?
No, this Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.
Is there food near No Name Beach?
No, this Beach does not have nearby food options - please plan your beach day accordingly.
What are the activities at No Name Beach?
Yes, this Beach is renowned for its vibrant beach scene, offering various activities for everyone to enjoy Camping, Hiking.
Does No Name Beach have accommodations for people with disabilities?
No, this Beach does not have accommodations for people with disabilities.
Is No Name Beach a dog-friendly beach?
Yes, bring your dog with you to this Beach!
Is No Name Beach good for surfing?
No, this Beach is not generally considered to be good for surfing.
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