Elk Fence North Beach(Point Reyes National Seashore)

Located in the northern portion of the Tomales Bay shoreline, Elk Fence North Beach is a beach with light brown sand and sparse vegetation. The beach is situated below oceanfront bluffs and is part of the Point Reyes National Seashore. The beach is surrounded by forests. Elk Fence North Beach does not have lifeguards or any other amenities, so plan your trip accordingly. Elk Fence North Beach allows dogs. Getting to Elk Fence North Beach can be hard as this beach is only accessible via a kayak or a boat. There are many nearby boat and kayak launching spots that you can use to travel to Elk Fence North Beach including Lawson’s Landing which is in the nearby community of Dillon Beach and also offers boats on rent. Another boat and kayak launching spot is the Miller Boat Launch which is managed by Marin County and has an overnight paid parking facility. In addition, you can also find boat launching facilities in the nearby town of Inverness. 

The water near Elk Fence North Beach is home to harbor seals and you can also see many kinds of seabirds here. Elk Fence North Beach is a popular overnight tent camping spot - this beach offers an excellent waterfront camping experience. However, if you are planning to camp in Elk Fence North Beach, keep in mind that you need a permit from the National Park Service for doing so. In addition, it is important to note that Elk Fence North Beach, like the other camping beaches along this part of the Tomales Bay shoreline, does not have any amenities including showers and restrooms and you need to dispose of all the trash and waste generated during your camping in order to preserve the beach’s natural state.

Elk Fence North Beach offers many fun activities including camping, sunbathing, wildlife watching, swimming, picnicking, fishing, sunbathing, paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, and boating. The water near Elk Fence North Beach is ideal for amateur swimmers, kayakers, and paddle boarders as it is generally calm and shallow. However, the water near this beach can have strong currents during windy weather. Kayakers can launch their boat from this beach and explore the beautiful Tomales Bay and the surrounding shoreline. As an interesting fact, Tomales Bay is home to bioluminescent marine organisms, which often light up during the night and create a beautiful and memorable visual marvel by adding a blue glow to the water. This creates a unique experience and makes Tomales Bay a popular spot for night kayaking sessions. You can also catch many kinds of fish in the water near the beach depending on the time of the year including surfperch and halibut. However, if you are planning to fish in the water near Elk Fence North Beach, please make sure that you follow the local fishing regulations.  In addition, the beach offers a marvelous Instagram-worthy view of the Tomales Bay shoreline.

There are many attractions near Elk Fence North Beach. Pierce Point Ranch is a historic site that was a popular dairy ranch in the late 19th century and the early 20th century. The ranch offers a unique insight into the interesting history of Northern California. The site includes the main house, a blacksmith shop, barns, a dairy house, and a schoolhouse. Pierce Point Ranch is a part of the United States National Register of Historic Places and is one of the oldest surviving ranch houses in the Point Reyes Peninsula. Marconi Conference Center State Historic Park is a state park that was once the site of a radio receiving station that was used as a base of operations by the famous scientist Guglielmo Marconi. In addition, the state park has a diverse landscape consisting of various habitats including coastal scrub, pine forests, and grasslands that you can explore via walking trails. The park is also home to a variety of animals and birds making it a great wildlife-watching spot. If you are looking for another attraction near Elk Fence North Beach, Millerton Point is also a popular bird-watching spot and also has hiking trails for exploring its vibrant blufftop coastal landscape. In addition, Millerton Point also has an artificial osprey nesting site.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Elk Fence North Beach. Tony’s Seafood offers a pleasant waterfront dining experience and serves delicious seafood including clam chowder and fish and chips. The Marshall Store offers a pleasant oceanfront dining experience and serves delicious seafood and sandwiches. In addition, this restaurant is particularly famous for its outstanding oysters. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Elk Fence North Beach, Inverness Park Market has a modestly priced delicatessen that offers delicious burgers, sandwiches, bagels, quesadillas, and burritos.

If you are looking for a hotel near Elk Fence North Beach, there are many great nearby options. Cottages at Point Reyes Seashore offers many amenities including a hot tub, a saltwater pool, a tennis court, space for lawn games, and a barbecue spot. A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star Nick’s Cove that offers excellent views of the Tomales Bay and also has a restaurant. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Elk Fence North Beach, the 2-Star Marsh Cottage is set in the wetlands around Tomales Bay and offers many amenities including a fireplace, board games, and binoculars. This cottage is conveniently located close to some of the major landmarks in Marin County.