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Stinson State Beach
4.7★ · 80 Google ratings · Stinson Beach, California
✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
120 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 125 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
59°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
4 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
0.6 miles of shoreline
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 6 samples clean · 2025
Map of Stinson State Beach
1
1Restrooms125 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2018–2026
Explore at low tide for tide pools
The flats and rock walls reveal starfish, crabs, and anemones accessible during low tide or via scrambling.
Plan for an expansive beach walk
The beach stretches very long and wide, making it ideal for extended strolls and giving plenty of space.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2018–2026
Visit on weekdays or early morning
Weekends and warm afternoons draw large crowds, while weekday visits and morning arrivals offer a more relaxed experience.
Bring a windbreaker and expect cold water
The beach is consistently windy, and water temperature remains cold year-round, especially before summer months.
Pack your own food and supplies
While a small downtown area exists nearby, one reviewer found limited dining options, and facilities like bathrooms need.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
62°F · overcast
Water
59°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
4.2 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
2 mph from the NW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
4 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:15 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 07:04 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:50 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:30 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:38 AM.
Practical
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📍 Stinson Beach, CA 94970
🌊 Water 120 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 125 yd away
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How far is the walk to the water at Stinson State Beach?
120 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 Stinson State Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 125 yd from the listing.
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