This is a lovely public pool in Marin! We came for a holiday weekend and it wasn't as busy as I was…read moreexpecting. There are ample life guards and the toddler area is perfect with some toys, shared area and showers. Will be coming back! Lots of grassy areas for kids to play and then swim:)

Pro: It's an objectively lovely pool and space to hang out. The pool didn't seem to be highly…read morechlorinated like public pools tend to be. Cons: They don't allow pool toys because babies could get ahold of them and choke, and they don't allow nose clips or snorkel masks because they're a drowning hazard, both rules we've never encountered at any of the multitude of other pools we've been to. Some neurodivergent individuals and/or those who deal chronic ear infections or severe allergies may need nose clips to swim so that rule in particular seems unnecessarily restrictive. I also found nothing about nose clips being a drowning hazard when I googled it. Lastly, as we were making a snack bar purchase I watched as a customer came to talk to the staff about an issue and then when the person left to go back to their blanket, facility staff and lifeguards openly joked and laughed about it. Super uncool.

Great brunch! Many options for breakfast items including omelettes and Benedict's, great pancakes…read morewith any berries you want or bananas or chocolate chips! Lunch items too.. tacos, Sandwiches are upscale, I had an ahi tuna burger which I loved. The owner is Danish and there are Danish items on the menu. The meatballs are great and if you like pickled beets, yum! But I usually get an omelette, my son orders "the ultimate". A big breakfast with pancake, eggs, meat of choice, hash browns and toast! (Son is a young athletic man)! Atmosphere is the best in Marin, I'd say for brunch, sitting on the water and overlooking the swimming pool sandwiched between the pool and tennis courts, our SF friends love to join us at the Club! Have had dinners here too which were great! Full bar and wine list! Never a poor experience and friendly service!

Gorgeous pool. The gym could be bigger and more spread out and more cardio / strength classes. I…read morehaven't joined because of that, as well as a pricy initiation fee. I think if you live locally there should be a waived or heavily discounted initiation fee. I'm not a regular tennis player so not enough for me to join given the initiation fee.

This area has preschool.. Baseball diamond... Playground and a pool..!!! No shades here so summer…read moreis so so hot .. Also have a snack shop if they open on time schedule..!!

I am a gym member only. I love this gem of a fitness club. Carol who runs the place is fantastic…read more She has a few good pieces of equipment, elliptical, bikes, treadmills, and some weight machines and a good trainer available, Deirdra Rogers of Fitness Defined. The place is small but totally adequate. Hardly ever packed so there's room to work out with a trainer or buddy. Very convenient for those of us living in the SG Valley. I know many people who also use the pool, but I don't like chlorine so I am grateful that they have memberships for the gym only. They also have tennis memberships and the WIC is used for other things - classes, aerial for kids, yoga, and I've attended community events there.

Ed is the best!…read more Super, amazing, attentive, lovely, caring, patient....this is who you'll want to teach your Toddler how to swim. The backdrop setting overlooking the hills is nothing short of gorgeous too.

I went swimming at this pool 20 years ago and loved it. It's a bit tucked away in the hills of MV…read moreand parking is a little dicey. That said, it's small in a cozy way, in a nice setting with friendly staff. We went there again last week and I find it to be as good as I'd remembered. It is only deep in the middle part (5'). But that's all I need to do my water exercise. The temp is good (80-84) and they provide noodles. I also hear they're renovating the pool deck in the near future. I would have given 4.5 stars, as there is no indoor shower...just outdoors in the open. They do have good changing rooms though. The character of this treasure of a hometown pool deserves the full 5 stars despite the lack of indoor showers.

This pool is outdated. The children's pool isn't even working. The lifeguard staff feels like they…read moreare Baywatch and it's the Pacific Ocean. the lifeguards I definitely will not come back to This is the only pool in Marin county. where I felt bullied by the staff and so did my children who are only three and five: I would not recommend this pool for any parents to come to .

I just spent 20, 20 - 40 minutes on the road and was prepared to swim. I have 2 punches left on a 5…read morepunch card labeled 'Off Season Punch Card ... Valid during open pool hours for 2024 season' I used it twice this week with no problems. The girl at the desk says it's not valid. She gets another teen and he says it's not valid. While I'm waiting through this -- the woman coming in says, she was angry about that - because they did it to her -- and then they wouldn't let her in because she didn't have ID and had to go back to her car ... it was not even busy. I don't begrudge the money -- but I won't go back. I'm only giving a 1 star to save others the time. Most of the time everyone's very nice. I feel there's some adult in back of the kids over managing or something.

Fun slides and diving board plenty of life guards for safe swimming , there is a wait if the pool…read moreis over capacity

Great place to spend the afternoon with your family. Watch out for hot days. Everyone that lives on…read morebase is swimming here. Also if the pool is full you have to wait for others to leave before you can come in.

Have lifeguards that care about their jobs...guarding lives. Kids were jumping into the big pool…read moreonto each other and near the cement corner several times, over and over. Brought it to a lifeguard's attention, they literally said "that is his area". We left after this comment. There appeared to be actual feces in the kiddie pool area. Not a just a little. The lifeguards at the diving boards did not ensure that yellow bands were on little kids' wrists. My nephew went over there and was obviously not 12. Nothing done. I took him away and put him where he belonged. I had three kids with me all different ages and heights. Lifeguards need to be lifeguards and not be checking out other teenagers and playing games amongst themselves. It was very obvious. Sad really. Won't be back.

I love this aquatic center! They are staffed well with young, excited youth that seem to like being…read morea part of the community. Seems like everyone is following the rules and having so much fun! They will allow you to bring your own food, tables, and chairs in! They have a snack bar that seems to have something for everyone with great prices! The price to get in is so affordable at eight dollars per child. It's the cheapest fun you can have! If you're a parent/caregiver and you want to swim, it will cost you the same but if you just want to go in it, it's five dollars to enter. We typically stay the full rec time that is 3 1/2 hours. We absolutely love it. The splash pad for the younger kids is really awesome with a waterslide that's perfect for youngsters! That waterslide is so much fun and these little ones have a blast! I highly recommend!

My son tool swim classes here Summer of 2023. My son enjoyed the classes, but he loves any activity…read morethat brings him to the water. They don't offer the best instruction, but they are good for a first time swimmer.

There's quite a few swim centers in the area and I had no idea this one was tucked away in Pinole…read more Spring has arrived and my kids were definitely fish in their past lives for sure lol. Due to "Covid" years later, all of the other swim centers in the surrounding areas are closed until further notice except this one. There is a $7 entry fee for non-locals and they are open from 1-4pm for Rec Swim. The area itself is clean and relaxing. There are 3 restrooms all with full showers that are also clean. They also have a shallow pool (2.5ft) for the littles, and a bigger pool (3.5-6ft) for those who either pass the swim test or want to dive/do cannon balls lol. I believe anything beyond 3.5ft requires a swim test. The lifeguards are ON IT and as far as I could tell friendly, but firm which is good to establish boundaries. I'll definitely be back

If you like to swim laps - this Place ROCKS like no other. In the mornings they have Long Course -…read more50 meters, which is extremely rare in the world beyond competitive Olympic and some College pools. It's clean, nice people it's something like $6 or $7 bucks for a drop in. Ya gotta a problem with the fee - I've been to cities with lousy pools with a drop in for 2 1/2 quid in my mind that's $25 bones. Make a comment if you think it's less - it's hard to tell. Like clicks - how many clicks to get over the hill? Well, that'll be 2 clicks - I think that's a little more than a half a mile aka 1 Kilometer. Tangent - Love this pool, swam here last year during the fires, swim here whenever the SRosa pools are out of order or I have to work beyond 12:30 - pools close at 1, Petaluma closes later afternoon - like St. Ive's pool in Sebastopol if you - YOU are looking for lap swimming.

With only one real community swim center it's good! Cavanaugh is small…read moreBut it works. How about a new aquatic Swim center fund raiser. Stay strong Petaluma swim center you rock. I was there a few weeks back left my change pouch on table the next day I was like let me know if y'all found it. Lifeguard checked the safe and the here it was. Thank you your the best‍‍

Nice beach with a hiking trails as well. It's a pretty clean beach, and when we were there some…read morepeople were walking around looking for trash to pick up, so it's nice that there seems to be locals looking out for the well-being of the environment. Free parking lot. Empty when I arrived in the morning, but no spaces by the afternoon. It is a pretty peaceful beach. It doesn't really have a tourist feel that some beach areas have since it's just the beach itself (no shops/food or anything like that). It's not a huge area, but we came during low tide and walked around the more rocky area before the tide started rising. They do have restrooms at the parking lot. Although, the restrooms were disgusting when I was there, so I'd avoid it if possible. (Not flushing toilets.)

Muir Beach feels like the California people imagine, but quieter and more honest…read more Instead of a crowded boardwalk or lines of shops, you come down a winding road through coastal hills and suddenly the land just opens up. The ocean isn't bright blue like postcards, it's deep gray-green, powerful, and constantly moving. The waves don't gently roll in... they crash. You feel it in your chest before you even step on the sand. The sand is darker and softer than most beaches, almost cool even in the sun. Behind you are tall grasses and weathered driftwood, not hotels. In front of you is nothing but horizon. There's a small creek cutting through the beach and a wooden bridge crossing it, which somehow makes the whole place feel more like a nature preserve than a tourist stop. People aren't blasting music or playing volleyball, they're walking, breathing, taking pictures, or just sitting quietly watching the water. If you want a loud beach day, this isn't it. If you want to slow down and actually feel the ocean, this is one of the most peaceful places near San Francisco.