Kelham Beach(Point Reyes National Seashore)

Located in the city of Inverness, Kelham Beach is a half-mile long, wide, and remote beach that is a part of a park named Point Reyes National Seashore. Kelham Beach is situated on the north side of the point where Coast Creek meets the North Pacific Ocean.  Kelham Beach is surrounded by many trails and is a well-known destination for hiking and mountain biking. 

Kelham Beach offers a couple of amenities including rock arches and trails. 

There are many fun activities at Kelham Beach including hiking, mountain biking, beachcombing, and beach walking. If you are looking for additional activities, you can walk 10 minutes north to Point Resistance which is an awesome place for clicking Instagram-worthy pictures.

To access Kelham Beach, drive down to 1 Bear Valley Road where you will free parking at the start of a trail called Bear Valley Trail. After parking, you will have to hike five miles west on the Bear Valley Trail and then the Coastal Trail to get to the beach. Please note that there are no camping spots on these trails and visitors can use mountain bikes on the Bear Valley Trail.

If you are looking for attractions near Kelham Beach, you can drive 40 minutes to Muir Beach Overlook Trail which leads to Muir Beach Overlook, a cliffside park that was a U.S. Army coastal observation post during World War II. It offers incredible views of Pacific coastal cliffs and migrating blue whales between November and June. If you like hiking, there are other longer trails here as well – the new and multi-use Dias Ridge trail on a ridgeline offers incredible views of the Pacific Ocean, the trail on the east side leads to Coyote Ridge, and the trail on the south side leads to Point Bonita Lighthouse. Named after naturalist John Muir, Muir Woods National Monument is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and is home to 240 acres of redwood forests. Another great attraction near Kelham Beach is Mooncow Bay, a historical landmark that features a great vista point to picnic or camp.

If you get hungry, you can drive 25 minutes to many restaurants near Kelham Beach. The Italian Aurora Sausalito - Ristorante e Pizzeria serves excellent thin-crust pizzas, homemade pasta, seafood, and vegan items.  The Trident is an iconic 1960s-themed restaurant that is built over water featuring many international cuisines and a bar. Another good restaurant near Kelham Beach is the beachfront vegetarian-friendly restaurant Barrel House Tavern that offers steaks, waffles, burgers, beverages, and desserts.

If you are looking for a hotel near Kelham Beach, there are many hotels within a 35-minute drive. The 4-Star pet-friendly hotel Victorian-designed hotel Cavallo Point Lodge features a pool, bar, sauna, spa, restaurant, and gym.  Hotel Sausalito & Suites is a 3-Star, 14-bedroom, and two suites hotel overlooking Vina Del Mar Park. If you are looking for an affordable hotel near Kelham Beach, the 2-Star Smiley’s Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen offers ocean view rooms.