Muir Beach
Muir Beach, California
| Address: | Muir Beach, CA, USA |
| GPS: |
37°51'40.5"N 122°34'32.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
Restrooms Picnic Tables
Hike and Swim
Muir Beach is a little gem nestled away in the hills North of San Francisco, not far from the Muir Woods National Monument. There's a great beach and an entire network of trails. To get to the beach is a delightful 0.2 miles along a bridge and sandy pathway. You'll find plenty of informational placards along the way, great for kids, or even the mildly curious adult.
Once you're here, you can sit and enjoy the beach, get started on the Coastal Trail, explore along the cliffside trails to the south, or simply enjoy a picnic at the tables near the parking lot while you take in the beautiful sunset over the Pacific.
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A site For and About The Community of Muir Beach California
http://www.muirbeach.com/Muir Beach & Muir Beach Overlook - Golden Gate National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)
Muir Beach is a quiet cove, beach and lagoon favored by locals. Located on the Pacific Coast three miles west of Muir Woods, Muir Beach is accessed over a 450-foot long pedestrian bridge that connects the parking lot to the beach, the Coastal Trail, and Kaashi Way, which is multi-use and accessible.
https://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/muirbeach.htmMuir Beach | Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Just a few miles from Muir Woods, Muir Beach is a lovely haven with a restored lagoon. Redwood Creek, home to a rich variety of shorebirds, salmon, and trout, empties here. The beach lies in a quiet and dramatic cove with its own sheltered picnic area.
https://www.parksconservancy.org/parks/muir-beachMuir Beach, California - Wikipedia
Muir Beach is a census designated place (CDP), unincorporated community, and beach on the Pacific Ocean. The community is located 16.5 miles (26.6 km) northwest of San Francisco in western Marin County, California, United States. Unlike many other entities in the area, it is not named directly in honor of conservationist John Muir; instead, it was named after Muir Woods National Monument to capitalize on the latter’s popularity.[7] The population was 304 at the 2020 census.[6] The community itself flanks the northwest side of the beach.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muir_Beach,_CaliforniaBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Muir Beach, California
- Head southeast on Seacape Dr toward Ahab Dr (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto CA-1 S (0.6 mi)
- Turn right onto Pacific Way (0.2 mi)
- Continue straight (0.1 mi)
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