Tomales Bay State Park
Current Crowd Level
🟡Moderate
Some visitors, parking usually available
Best: Weekday mornings
Tomales Bay State Park sits along the eastern shore of Tomales Bay, offering sheltered sandy beaches that are rare along the Northern California coast. Heart's Desire Beach is one of the warmest and most swimmable beaches in the Bay Area, protected from ocean wind and fog. Bishop pine forests and coastal trails round out the experience.
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Entrance Fee
Free
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Permits
Not Needed
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Dogs
Not Allowed
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Accessibility
Accessible
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