Bolinas Lagoon
Bolinas, CA
A 1,100-acre tidal lagoon along Highway 1 between Stinson Beach and Bolinas, designated a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention. Great blue herons, great egrets, and harbor seals are commonly visible from the highway pullouts. The lagoon drains almost completely at low tide, revealing extensive mudflats and eelgrass beds.
Photography Guide
- Best Time
- morning
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Shot Types
- widelandscapereflectionportrait
- Best Seasons
- winterspringfall
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