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Review:
Stinson Beach is located about 20 miles from San Francisco next to the Mount Tamalpais State Park. Only a 35-minute drive from the Golden Gate Bridge, the beach is very popular with the residents of the San Francisco Bay Area as a fun day trip. The wonderful white sand makes Stinson Beach one of the best beaches in Northern California for swimming. It is also fun for hiking, surfing, picnicking, and generally enjoying a day in the sun. You will spot people surfing, wind surfing, hang gliding, kayaking, and enjoying other water sports. There are a few places along the beach renting the equipment if you did not bring yours. There is always a game of volleyball going on at the beach. There are also several picnic tables and grills and a few trailheads leading to Mount Tamalpais State Park. Fishing is also fun just off the beach.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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