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Pirates Cove
4.8★ · 70 Google ratings · Sausalito, California
✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
You're on it
Water
61°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Length
140 ft of shoreline
Sand
60 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Wed 1pm
Map of Pirates Cove
Guide
Good to know
Go on clear days for views
On clear weather you can see Point Bonita Lighthouse and panoramic Pacific views; foggy days are beautiful.
Wear proper hiking shoes
The final 200-350 feet to the beach is steep, rocky, and washed out in places, requiring secure footing.
Avoid rainy or very wet days
The trail becomes slippery and treacherous when wet, and the final descent is particularly hazardous with loose dirt.
Check tide before visiting
High tide leaves minimal beach space, reducing the area available to explore once you reach the cove.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
62°F · overcast
Water
61°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.8 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the W
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
4 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 07:00 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:47 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:10 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:38 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Pirates Cove?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Pirates Cove have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Pirates Cove least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 1pm and the busiest at Thu 12pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
