Hike to
Marshall Beach, Tomales Bay, California
View Original Description
Marshall Beach is on the Tomales Bay side of Point Reyes National Seashore, south of Tomales Point. The parking area is a 3-kilometer (2-mile) drive on a dirt road. It is then a 1.9-kilometer (1.2-mile) hike from the parking area to the beach.
Directions to Marshall Beach Trailhead:
Allow 30 minutes for the drive from the Bear Valley Visitor Center.
From the Bear Valley Visitor Center, head north 0.2 miles (0.3 km) to Bear Valley Road.
Turn left and follow Bear Valley Road 1.75 miles (2.8 km) northwest to Sir Francis Drake Boulevard.
Turn left and follow Sir Francis Drake Boulevard 5.6 miles (9 km) northwest to Pierce Point Road. Tip: Follow road signs for "Lighthouse" until you see a sign for "Pierce Point Ranch."
Turn right and follow Pierce Point Road 1.3 mile (2.1 km) north to the Duck Cove/Marshall Beach Road, which is a dirt road just north of the entrance to Tomales Bay State Park.
Turn right and follow Duck Cove/Marshall Beach Road about 2 miles (3.2 km) north to the Marshall Beach Trailhead parking lot.
Show more
Share on Tumblr
Share via E-mail