7 Free Swimming Holes near Palomarin Trail
first prev 1 next lastShowing Swimming Holes within 50 miles Distance miles of Palomarin Trailhead, Bolinas, CA 94924, USA City, Zip, or Address
Bass Lake
Bolinas, California
1.6 miles NWBass 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
Muir Beach
Muir Beach, California
10.6 miles SEA 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
19.8 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
Half Moon Bay State Beach
Half Moon Bay, California
36.2 miles SEA 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
Willow Creek Environmental Campground
Duncans Mills, California
40.1 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 0.2 mi
Sunset Beach River Park
Forestville, California
40.6 miles NA 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
40.6 miles NSwim near Lakeshore, California
Swim
