Stinson Beach
Stinson Beach, CA
A 3.5-mile-long white sand beach on Bolinas Bay, considered one of the finest beaches in the Bay Area. The beach faces south with views of the Bolinas headlands and the Farallon Islands. The surrounding town retains a low-key coastal village character with no commercial development on the beachfront.
Photography Guide
- Best Time
- golden hour
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Shot Types
- widelandscapeportrait
- Best Seasons
- summerfallspring
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Bolinas, CA
Bolinas Lagoon
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.
Mill Valley, CA
Mount Tamalpais East Peak
The 2,571-foot summit of Mount Tamalpais offers panoramic views spanning from the Farallon Islands to the Sierra Nevada on clear days. The peak sits above the fog line during summer, creating a dramatic sea of clouds below. A fire lookout tower at the summit has been staffed seasonally since 1921.
Mill Valley, CA
Muir Woods National Monument
A 554-acre park protecting one of the last remaining old-growth coast redwood forests in the Bay Area, with trees reaching over 250 feet tall and some exceeding 1,000 years in age. Redwood Creek runs through the canyon floor beneath a dense canopy. Cathedral and Bohemian Groves contain the tallest and most impressive specimens.