Was it a long, curvy, bumpy and annoying drive? YES! Was it worth it at the end? ABSOLUTELY!!…read more Just do it! You'll be rewarded with one of the most beautiful, clean, secluded beaches and views to die for. On the way down, we were rewarded with a view of several Elk (see pic). We pulled over and they hung out for several minutes. Really cool! The hike down is fairly easy. We also explored the area to the left (south) through the crevice, although that area, while beautiful, had a smell to it due to the seaweed buildup. Still worth it. We missed out on the tide pools, as we got there too late, but I would imagine the tide pools would be good. Definitely worth a visit and bring a picnic or lunch and stay a while.

I didn't know this place existed! So much wildlife and I didn't even hike. On the worst day of my…read moremonthly cramps I sat in the car waiting for my family and saw more than they even did on the hikes. Bathrooms can be kind of hard to find due to lack of signage and we had a few close calls though so just know where they are if you're traveling with kids or elderly.

The drive for this beach for me is a bit long with traffic, but it's one of my favorite hidden…read moregems. Half of the beach dogs are allowed, the other half they are not due to protection of the wildlife/plant life. It's about a 1 mile walk each way down a slim trail to/from the beach, but it's so worth it. Most times I visit here it's never busy or crowded. Recently when i visited, it was as if i had my own private beach.

Kehoe Beach is one of my favorite beaches in the Bay Area. Other local beaches get a lot of hype,…read morebut with that hype comes crowds and traffic-- two things I prefer to avoid when I'm trying to relax. Kehoe allows dogs, which is why I found myself out here a few weeks ago. Dogs are only permitted on-leash- this is clearly stated on the NPS website and by a sign at the beginning of the trail. But as is so often the case in Marin, in my experience, we encountered many (if not most) other dogs off-leash. For that reason, if you have a reactive or fearful dog, I wouldn't recommend bringing them out here, as none of the off-leash dogs we saw were under voice control. Pets are not permitted south of the trail from March 1st - September 30th because the area is a protected habitat for snowy plovers. When you get to the beach, there's some interesting geology to check out. You can see a reverse fault and rocks that are millions of years old. You can also see a variety of wildlife. I wouldn't wade or swim out here, as the tide can be unpredictable and harsh, rip currents are a real hazard, the water is very cold, and it's within the Red Triangle (the 31.7 miles between Kehoe Beach and the Farallon Islands just isn't enough for me.) The peace, quiet, and beautiful views are worth the drive-- just don't tell the folks over at Stinson. ;)

caught my first ever leopard shark at the lagoon mouth maybe 4-5lbs and more than 24 in…read more amazing place to fish for leopards, hali, bat eagle rays, and basically anything in the surf. first time coming. only got that one leopard but hali and rays love the mud flats in the lagoon. I can't wait to go back probably in the summer.

I love this beach because it's out-of-the-way. The beaches are so beautiful. If you're lucky you'll…read morefind fossils along the shoreline. It has a nice reef outside the breakers and it's a perfect place to go because it is out-of-the-way. People don't tend to go there as much as other ones that are easily accessible. It's absolutely gorgeous here and worth the drive. Bring a packed lunch and enjoy the day.

My fav! Easy…read moreparking, quick walk down to the beach. Feels endless so with a little walking you can feel like you have it to yourself even on beautiful summer days.

Very cool beach to go exploring! My group got here around 11:45am on a Sunday and it was almost…read moreempty except for about two people. We had fun climbing up and down some of the rock formations, as well as chilling on the rocks to enjoy lunch. If the tide is low, you may be able to go further south. To get to this beach, look for a small single-lane trail that shoots off Coast Trail. At the start of this offshoot trail, there is an opening with a post to tie a few horses so it's not completely hidden, but you do have to keep an eye out. The single-lane part can get frustrating if there are large groups going opposite ways (which happened to us). We ran into this group when we were leaving the beach around 12:30pm. They were carrying games, music, etc. and looked ready to party. We were glad that we had gotten the beach to ourselves!

The perfect definition of a secluded beach. It's tranquil, it's peaceful, and best of all; it's…read morepretty much void of the general populations that frequent the park. This is because you'll have to hike at least 5 miles one way just to reach this beautiful beach. One of the most rewarding elements of making it here is being able to see the hidden waterfall right as you reach the bottom of the steps leading down the beach. There are probably a few different connector trails that you can take to get here. The quickest and less aggressive way would be to take the Bear Valley Trail to the Coastal Trail. This route is mostly flat and measures about 5 miles one way. It's also the popular trail within the park. If you're looking for more of an adventure and killer workout, take the Mount Wittenberg Trail to the Sky Trail which will also lead you to the Coastal Trail and down to the beach. Not only is this trail filled with tons of great inclines and ridges, but it's also insanely gorgeous! You'll be walking amongst the most beautiful trees and have stunning views of the coastline on your way there. This is the trail that I took to get there. It's about 7 miles one way, but you can also take the Bear Valley Trail back to make it a 12 mile loop instead of 14. Once you make it there, you'll be rewarded with calming waves and beautiful white water right beneath your feet. The sand is soft and there's plenty of flat driftwood to sit on. Use it to relax and have lunch while you take in the sights and sounds of Kelham. I think I saw about 2, maybe 3 people while I was there. I stayed at the beach for a little over an hour or so. Basically had it to myself for the majority of the time. If you're looking for a secluded beach to relax at during your trip to Point Reyes, this is the one. The trek may be long, but the sights and solidarity make it totally worth it.

Kelham Beach was the destination for my boyfriend and I's Point Reyes hike. It is about 5 miles…read moreone way from the Bear Valley Visitor Center to get to this beach. Once you see the sign for the Kelham Beach Trail, go down the several steep steps to the beach. Once you reach the beach, you will be treated to a nice sandy beach with not too many people. When we were there, there might have been only a few other groups there. It feels very remote and secluded. It is defiantly a nice place for a romantic picnic. The beach also a small waterfall which was a nice surprise. If you have never been to Point Reyes before, hiking to Kelham Beach is a good starting point. The terrain wasn't too challenging and the beach was easy to find. I would defiantly recommend checking it out if you are able to.

I have been coming to this fabulous beach since I was a child when my parents would take us to…read moreInverness each year. Definitely one of my favorite places-- today we came to escape the heat inland. When we arrived there was barely a soul and we had the beach almost to ourselves. We walked at least a mile up the beach and literally saw hundreds of sand dollars, countless crabs, seagulls swooping and a pod of dolphins! Visitor center is well done and fascinating, especially for kids. There are flush toilets and showers & a little store as well. I suppose I've always come during the week and the facilities were not open then. Plenty of (free parking) too. Be advised when the wind kicks up you end up with a lot of sand on yourself and your food. Otherwise, it was an utterly perfect day at the beach.

In my book, Drake's Beach is one of the most special beaches in the world…read more On a personal level, I think this is the first beach I ever brought my daughter to. And, even after enduring the long three hour drive each way, she asked to come back many, many times. The first time we came here, it was to see the tidepools, which are about half a mile down the beach. To be real, these aren't the best tide pools in the area, but they are probably the least crowded. A few weeks later, I came back to hike alone. At sunset, as I was walking back to my car, I noticed that the beach was covered in huge black rocks that I hadn't noticed on my way out. I thought, "That's weird." Then, as I was walking right next to one of the rocks, it made a loud noise, and charged at me. That's how I found out what an elephant seal is. I must have come during mating season, because this was definitely a huge male alpha seal. I screamed, and ran away from the creature, having no idea (at the time) what it was. Fast forward to this week (after I've read an entire book on elephant seals), and there are no male seals on the beach. It turns out that they swim to Alaska twice a year, and only come back to this beach to mate and molt. Currently, as I write this in mid-May, the same area of beach is covered in pups which have been recently weaned by their mothers. They are molting and getting ready for their first big swim, where many of them will become food for great white sharks. The ones that are lucky enough to survive are likely to eventually return to this same beach to mate and molt. Aside from the tidepools and elephant seals, Drake's Beach is the best place that I know of to see the famous cliffs of Point Reyes from down below. (To see the cliffs and seals from above, take the Chimney Rock trail.) The cliffs are pretty much always crumbling. Every time I visit this beach, I see small rocks falling from the cliffs. This is a great place to teach children about erosion and the danger of hiking too close to the tops of cliffs. Swimming at Drake's Beach is not a good idea. In addition to the aforementioned great white sharks that live in the area, there are also occasional rip tides. People have been swept out to sea from this beach, so it's not a good idea to turn your back on the water. But if you walk carefully along the shoreline, you might observe live purple fuzzy sand dollars, bright blue velella velella, clear gobs of jellyfish, or all kinds of other things. In good weather, you can build sand castles, or even participate in the Annual Sand Sculpture Contest at Drake's Beach, which typically occurs in late summer. There is a visitor center and store at Drake's Beach (named after Ken C. Patrick, the first NPS Ranger ever killed in the line of duty), but they have very limited hours-- typically only a few hours on weekends. Since I tend to visit outside of peak hours, I've never been inside the store (yet). This beach is on the opposite side of the Point Reyes peninsula from North Beach and South Beach. Theoretically, on a clear day with good binoculars, you might be able to see Alamere Falls to the southeast.

Such a beautiful day out. The wind is strong but the breeze feels amazing! The sky is beautiful,…read morecalm, crystal blue with clouds slowly passing by. The beach is clean, the sand warm and it's the place to sit and take it all in - that's what I'm doing. My little one is at camp close by. After finishing my massage, I wanted a place to just exist and this place is definitely it. Thank you to Mary and Ritual Spa for recommending it. The sound of little campers plays as a backdrop close by then nothing but the sound of the wind dancing an occasional horn sound from a boat. So peaceful. Come. Enjoy. Relax. Play. Exist.

THIS BEACH IS CONTAMINATED!!!! It is absolutely disgusting and there are chemicals on both the…read morebeach and in the water. I will never bring my children or family there and no one should be sitting there or going in that horrid water, which also has sharp floating debris from the bay. On top of all that, people have their dogs illegally off leash, even though it says dogs must be on a leash. There were two off leash dogs FIGHTING right next to my kids and the owners could not control them. Dog owners also let their dogs' poop and pee everywhere and do not even clean it up!! It is unbelievable how unsanitary this beach is. DO NOT GO.

Pinnacle Gulch is our hiking spot whenever we vacation in Bodega Bay…read more This year March 2026 is our 12th year vacationing and numerous times hiking the trail. It's my favorite trail because of the flowers, trees, creek and beautiful nature. I prefer hiking during the week because it's very quiet and less people. At the end of the trail you get a nice ocean view and met by the beach and ocean. There's much ocean life on the shore such as crabs, star fish, anemone, clams, birds and many other ocean life. FYI next to Punnacle Gulch there's a couple new hiking trails but much longer called Bluff Trail & Ridge Trail. I highly suggest if you're in the area to hike these trails. 5 Stars all around

One of my favorite trails Just the best way to experience…read morenature Love it and great workout