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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.
Steep Ravine Beach offers many amenities including restrooms, driftwoods, hot springs, cabins, and a campground.
There are a couple of fun activities at Steep Ravine Beach including camping, beach walking, and beach exploration.
Getting to Steep Ravine Beach requires a little bit of work – after you get off of Shoreline Highway, you will need to walk 15 minutes along Rocky Point Road to reach the beach. Visitors can use the free parking spots available along the highway.
If you are looking for attractions near Steep Ravine Beach, there are many within a 35-minute drive. Floating Taj Mahal or The Taj Mahal Houseboat was built by Bill Harlan and features marble floors, a wine cellar, a top-level solarium for meditation, and a sauna. The Marin Headlands Art Institute is an arts organization that hosts an internationally recognized artist-in-residence program and offers tours and exhibitions. 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 Steep Ravine Beach is Mooncow Bay, a historical landmark that is a fantastic place to click Instagram-worthy pictures and picnic or camp.
If you get hungry, you can drive 25 minutes to many restaurants near Steep Ravine Beach. The Italian restaurant Original Joe’s Westlake serves authentic and traditional Italian items including pizza, pasta, lasagna, Fiorentina steak, ossobuco, risotto, and truffles. If you like Filipino cuisine, Fil-Am Cuisine offers adobo, kare-kare, lechon, sinigang, crispy pata, and bulalo. Another good restaurant near Steep Ravine Beach is the vegetarian-friendly Boulevard Café that features cheddar grits, mac-n-cheese, meatloaf, and special vegan items.
If you are looking for a hotel near Steep Ravine Beach, there are many hotels within a 30-minute drive of the beach. Hotel VIA is a 4-Star hotel that has many amenities including a 3,000 square foot rooftop bar, lounge, restaurant, and gym. If you are looking for affordable hotels near Steep Ravine Beach, Hampton Inn San Francisco-Daly City is a nice 3-Star hotel with a lounge and fitness center – and the 2-Star The SeaScape Inn offers beautiful oceanfront rooms.
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Top Traveler Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Surf through our FAQs to help you find your perfect beach!
Does Steep Ravine Beach have parking? If so, is it free or paid?
Steep Ravine Beach does not have dedicated parking but has street parking near the entrance.
Does Steep Ravine Beach have lifeguards?
No, Steep Ravine Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach – please be careful when swimming on this beach.
Is Steep Ravine Beach a family-friendly beach?
Steep Ravine Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.
Is Steep Ravine Beach good for swimming?
Steep Ravine Beach is not generally considered a good swimming beach.
Does Steep Ravine Beach have restrooms?
Steep Ravine Beach does not have restrooms on or near the beach.
Is Steep Ravine Beach a nude beach?
No, Steep Ravine Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.
Is there food near Steep Ravine Beach?
Steep Ravine Beach does not have nearby food options – please plan your beach day accordingly.
What are the activities at Steep Ravine Beach?
Steep Ravine Beach is renowned for its vibrant beach scene, offering various activities for everyone to enjoy Bike Paths, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling.
Does Steep Ravine Beach have accommodations for people with disabilities?
Steep Ravine Beach does not have accommodations for people with disabilities.
Is Steep Ravine Beach a dog-friendly beach?
Steep Ravine Beach is not dog-friendly.
Is Steep Ravine Beach good for surfing?
Steep Ravine Beach is not generally considered to be good for surfing.
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