Rodeo Beach is located less than three miles from the Golden Gate Bridge, offering beautiful scenic views from within a cliff-sheltered lagoon area. The beach is a popular site for surfing, sunbathing, and kite flying and offers several picnic areas with public restroom and shower facilities. Its unique sands feature jasper, jade, black agate, and carnelian deposits, though collecting is strictly prohibited. With the exception of several restricted wildlife rehabilitation areas, dogs are permitted off-leash under voice control. Nearby, Forts Barry and Cronkhite are maintained as historic sites under the care of the National Park Service. Visitors should note that swimming is not advised due to strong currents and potential risk for shark attacks.
West from Marin Headlands Visitor Center, Mill Valley, California 94941
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