Beach

Town of Bolinas

California

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.

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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.

  1. Jan57° high42° low
  2. Feb61° high43° low
  3. Mar65° high44° low
  4. Apr69° high46° low
  5. May74° high50° low
  6. Jun80° high52° low
  7. Jul83° high53° low
  8. Aug83° high54° low
  9. Sep82° high53° low
  10. Oct76° high50° low
  11. Nov64° high45° low
  12. Dec56° high42° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Bolinas, California · 1.4 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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