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Richardson Bay is a shallow part of San Francisco Bay and hosts the 911-acre Richardson Bay Sanctuary, owned and managed by the National Audubon Society. The Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary is one of the most undisturbed estuaries on the entire Pacific Coast, in spite of being so close to a large urban environment. It supports large eelgrass areas and undisturbed intertidal habitats. The bay is a resting and feeding area for a range of pelagic and estuarine birds. The adjacent littoral zones and marshes support diverse animal and plant life, and Richardson Bay has been designated as an Important Bird Area. Its waters and fragile ecosystem are protected with a "no discharge" rule, which also benefits the diverse mollusk populations and marine mammals like the harbor seal. Boating through Richardson Bay is limited to kayaking and small sailboats. The area on the perimeter of the bay has extensive biking and hiking paths.

376 Greenwood Beach Road, Tiburon, CA 94920, Phone: 415-388-2524

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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