Town of Bolinas
About
Town of Bolinas is a public beach in California, set right in the town of Bolinas. It has restrooms and accessible access, and there is no fee to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Kentfield weather station, about 8 miles inland, show the driest stretch running from June through September, when highs reach about 80 to 83°F and lows sit in the low 50s, with almost no wet days. Spring and fall are milder, with May highs near 74°F and October highs near 76°F. Winter brings the most rain, with about 11 wet days a month from December through February, highs in the mid-to-upper 50s and lows in the low 40s. Snow doesn't figure into the forecast at any time of year. For time off the sand, Kent Trail is about 1.7 miles away, and the Coastal Trail and McKennan Gulch Trail are both within about 3 miles. Climbers can head to ATF Boulder, roughly 4.4 miles out.
Beach Details
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Town of Bolinas
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Feb–Nov. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–83°F and lows of 43–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Kentfield, CA weather station, 8.4 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan57° high42° low
- Feb61° high43° low
- Mar65° high44° low
- Apr69° high46° low
- May74° high50° low
- Jun80° high52° low
- Jul83° high53° low
- Aug83° high54° low
- Sep82° high53° low
- Oct76° high50° low
- Nov64° high45° low
- Dec56° high42° low
Nearby
- Kent TrailHiking1.7 mi
- Coastal TrailHiking2.6 mi
- 428 TrailHiking2.7 mi
- McKennan Gulch TrailHiking2.7 mi
- ATF BoulderRock climbing4.4 mi
- Bay View BoulderRock climbing4.5 mi
- Spirits WallRock climbing5.4 mi
- Lagunitas CreekCanoeing9.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)