9 Free Swimming Holes near Muir Woods National Monument
first prev 1 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of Muir Woods National Monument, 1 Muir Woods Rd, Mill Valley, CA 94941, USA City, Zip, or Address
Muir Beach
Muir Beach, California
2.4 miles SA hidden gem beach north of San Francisco with a 0.2-mile walk to the shore, informational placards for kids, sunset views over the Pacific, and access to the Coastal Trail.
Hike, Swim
Aquatic Park
San Francisco, California
10.4 miles SEA historic San Francisco Bay swimming lagoon in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area — the water is cold and not always pristine, but devoted year-round swimmers and two open clubs keep the tradition alive.
Swim 0.1 mi
Bass Lake
Bolinas, California
10.9 miles WBass Lake is a beloved hike-in swimming hole in Point Reyes National Seashore, tucked into the coastal hills above the Pacific near Bolinas, California. A small, tree-rimmed freshwater lake reached...
Hike, Swim
Half Moon Bay State Beach
Half Moon Bay, California
30.5 miles SA historic railroad corridor trail along the Half Moon Bay Pacific Coast with sweeping ocean views, access to multiple beaches, red-tailed hawks, herons, and a distant view of the famous Mavericks surf break.
Camp, Hike, Horseback, Swim
Pescadero Creek Trail Area
Loma Mar, California
45.8 miles SShady interconnected trails weave through redwoods, ridges, and rolling valleys linking four parks in the Santa Cruz Mountains — a cool escape just an hour from the Bay Area.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike, Swim
Memorial Park
Loma Mar, California
45.8 miles SSwim near Loma Mar, California
Swim 0.2 mi
Sunset Beach River Park
Forestville, California
46.2 miles NWA classic Russian River swimming hole with a pebble beach, shallow and deep sections, Redwood Forest views, paddle boarding, fishing, and picnicking — quieter on weekdays, popular on weekends.
Kayak, Swim
Russian River Area
Lakeshore, California
46.2 miles NWSwim near Lakeshore, California
Swim
Willow Creek Environmental Campground
Duncans Mills, California
47.2 miles NWA sandy-banked riverside campground on the Russian River near the California coast — cool and breezy even in summer, with kayak and tube launch access and a mix of shallow and deep swimming spots.
Hike, Kayak, Swim
