A small crescent-shaped beach at the mouth of Redwood Creek, surrounded by steep coastal hills. The beach was restored in 2010 as part of a major wetland restoration project, and the creek now supports coho salmon habitat. The beach faces southwest, creating excellent conditions for sunset photography with rocky outcrops as foreground.
Photography Guide
Best Time
golden hour
Crowds
Moderate
Shot Types
landscapelong-exposurewide
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
Practical Tips
The parking lot fills quickly on sunny weekends. The rocks on the south end of the beach provide interesting foreground for long exposures at sunset.
Is it a good day to go?
7-day outlook
Mild, dry days with light winds are the most comfortable for a visit.
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Gallery
Wide coastal view from a high overlook shows deep blue ocean rolling against a rugged, rocky shoreline with foamy surf. Dry golden-brown hills and scattered shrubs line the steep coast under clear daylight. Photo: Frank Schulenburg / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0Wide view of Muir Beach on a clear day, with the crescent-shaped sandy cove filled with small groups of people and a creek mouth visible at the far left. Steep, brushy hills rise behind the beach, dotted with houses and tall evergreens, while low wooden fencing traces the edge of the restored dunes. Photo: Frank Schulenburg / Wikimedia Commons / CC0A winding dirt overlook path with white railings snakes along steep, scrub-covered coastal bluffs above bright blue ocean water. Sunlit pines and rocky outcrops frame the trail as it curves toward a small promontory. Photo: Frank Schulenburg / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0A crescent of dark wet sand curves along the shoreline as white surf rolls in, with low coastal cliffs and dense trees rising in the background. The overcast sky and reflective water create a soft, muted look at the mouth of the beach. Photo: Coasterlover1994 / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0Golden-hour view from a high overlook of the Northern California coast, with sunlit, grassy cliffs dropping to a rocky shoreline and white surf curling along the coves below. Soft clouds hang over the calm blue ocean, and the coastline bends away into hazy headlands in the distance. Photo: Frank Schulenburg / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0A trail sign for the Coastal Fire Road stands beside a dusty hillside path, pointing toward Coyote Ridge and Middle Green Gulch Trail. Low coastal scrub covers the slope, with pale sky above and a rocky outcrop on the ridge line. Photo: Steven (WMF) / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0A fenced-off dune restoration area stretches across the beach, with a “Restoration in Progress” sign in the foreground and rows of newly planted dune shoots in the dark sand. Low, brushy hills rise behind the curved shoreline under soft golden-hour light. Photo: Steven (WMF) / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0A narrow dirt trail with weathered wooden railings winds along a steep, scrub-covered coastal ridge, leading toward a fog-softened lookout over the ocean. The golden path and muted sky create a calm, misty feel with the sea fading into haze on both sides. Photo: Carrie Johnson / PexelsSteep tan coastal bluffs drop to a calm blue cove, with dark green pines framing the foreground and a small rocky outcrop in the water below. Heavy gray clouds hang over the distant shoreline, with soft light breaking through near the horizon. Photo: Jose Cruz / PexelsA lone light-colored dog walks along the wet edge of a dark sandy beach, its reflection stretching in the glossy shoreline as foamy waves curl in from the right. Steep rocky cliffs rise on the left, with a wide, open seascape under bright, even light. Photo: frank minjarez / Pexels
