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Limantour Beach
4.9★ · 155 Google ratings · Point Reyes Station, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 450 yd away
Walk
100 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 375 yd away
Water
61°F
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Map of Limantour Beach
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 5 visitors · 2016–2026
Leash dogs or use dog section
Dogs are allowed on leash throughout, and an off-leash dog section exists on the south side where rangers.
Perfect for long beach walks
The beach stretches for miles with soft sand, minimal rocks, and gentle terrain suitable for extended exploration and relaxation.
Arrive early on weekends
The main parking lot and entry area fill with crowds by late morning, though miles of empty beach.
Expect fog in summer mornings
Bay Area coastal fog often blankets the beach in early hours, so plan for cooler temperatures and bring layers.
Bring all food and supplies
No restaurants, shops, or hand-washing stations exist nearby, so pack a picnic and bring water.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
61°F · mostly clear
Water
61°F
Waves
4.7 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the NW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
3 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 06:32 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:02 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:41 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:36 AM.
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📍 Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
🅿 Parking 450 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 100 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 375 yd away
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Where do you park at Limantour Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 450 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Limantour Beach?
100 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Limantour Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 375 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
