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Limantour Beach

Limantour Beach(Estero de Limantour State Marine Reserve, Point Reyes National Seashore)

United States, California, Point Reyes Station 

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Located in the town of Point Reyes Station, Limantour Beach is a long, wide, and south-facing beach situated between Drakes Estero and Limantour Estero. Limantour Beach is a part of Point Reyes National Seashore and Estero de Limantour State Marine Reserve.  Limantour Beach is a family-friendly beach as children can swim in its safe waters that are protected by Drakes Estero in the west.  Limantour Beach is a perfect destination for birdwatching and beachcombing because it is backed by many wetlands. Limantour Beach welcomes dogs on leash at the southern part of the beach.

Limantour Beach offers many amenities including restrooms, trails, wetlands, and a hostel named Point Reyes Hostel.

There are many fun activities at Limantour Beach including swimming, hiking, birdwatching, wildlife watching, beachcombing, and beach walking. Please note that the weather is quite cold out here and we recommend you to pack accordingly.

Getting to Limantour Beach is very easy – the beach’s large free parking lot is situated at the end of Limantour Road and is within walking distance to the beach.

If you are looking for attractions near Limantour Beach, you can drive 55 minutes to Bodega Marine Reserve, a natural and marine reserve that is spread across 362 acres and is a great vista point for taking Instagram-worthy pictures and viewing the North Pacific Ocean and Bodega Bay. 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. 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 Limantour Beach is Elk Reserve, a national park that is an awesome destination for camping, picnicking, and watching Tule Elk, pelicans, cormorants, and seagulls.

If you get hungry, you can drive 30 minutes to many restaurants near Limantour Beach. The American restaurant-bar Coastal Kitchen serves burgers, soups, sandwiches, cocktails, beers, and has a long wine list. Tomales deli + café is a vegetarian-friendly restaurant that offers breakfast, brunch, and lunch options. Another good restaurant near Limantour Beach is Huria’s, a woodfired restaurant featuring NY-inspired pizza Napoletana, North African dishes, wine, and desserts.

If you are looking for a hotel near Limantour Beach, you can drive 45 minutes to many nearby hotels. The 3-Star Bodega Bay Inn welcomes pets and features ocean view rooms, fire pits, and a sculpture garden. If you are looking for affordable hotels near Limantour Beach, the 3-Star pet-friendly hotel Tomales Bay Resort & Marina offers a pool and kayaking, biking, canoeing, and hiking tours – and the 2-Star Bodega Harbor Inn is a pet-friendly hotel.

Top Amenities at Limantour Beach

Amenities

  • Dogs

  • Restrooms

  • Activities

  • Hiking

  • Surfing

  • Rentals

  • Bikes

  • Access

  • Car Access

  • Parking - Free

  • Top Traveler Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Surf through our FAQs to help you find your perfect beach!

    Does Limantour Beach have parking? If so, is it free or paid?

    Limantour Beach provides free parking at the entrance, although spaces are limited. Visitors can also find street parking nearby for easy access to the beach.

    Does Limantour Beach have lifeguards?

    No, Limantour Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach – please be careful when swimming on this beach.

    Is Limantour Beach a family-friendly beach?

    Limantour Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.

    Is Limantour Beach good for swimming?

    Limantour Beach boasts excellent swimming conditions, attracting swimmers of all skill levels with its gentle waves and clear waters.

    Does Limantour Beach have restrooms?

    Restrooms are conveniently available on or adjacent to the beach at Limantour Beach.

    Is Limantour Beach a nude beach?

    No, Limantour Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.

    Is there food near Limantour Beach?

    Limantour Beach does not have nearby food options – please plan your beach day accordingly.

    What are the activities at Limantour Beach?

    Limantour Beach is renowned for its vibrant beach scene, offering various activities for everyone to enjoy Hiking, Surfing.

    Does Limantour Beach have accommodations for people with disabilities?

    Limantour Beach does not have accommodations for people with disabilities.

    Is Limantour Beach a dog-friendly beach?

    Yes, bring your dog with you to Limantour Beach!

    Is Limantour Beach good for surfing?

    Yes, surfing is an activity that is frequently enjoyed at Limantour Beach.

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