Limantour Beach Point Reyes

Autumn Beaches

Think summer’s the only time to hit the beach? Fog-etaboutit! Autumn is when beaches in Marin can really shine—sunny, warm(ish) and—fingers crossed—with only a tad of the misty stuff. Here are three beaches often best in fall (all dog-friendly!). Coast is clear.

Week: 11.07.2019
Regions: Northern CA

Love You Some Limantour

Spend the Afternoon at Limantour Beach in Point Reyes

Limantour Beach Point Reyes
Limantour Beach Point Reyes
Limantour Beach Point Reyes
Limantour Beach Point Reyes
A lot of places in Point Reyes National Seashore don’t allow dogs, but Limantour Beach has split the difference, offering ample dog-friendly space that’s bluffing beautiful.
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Dillon Darling

Relax at Dillon Beach in Marin

dillon beach in marin
dillon beach in marin
Dillon Beach in Marin
dillon beach in marin
Often overlooked, Dillon Beach in Marin can be magical in fall when the mist lifts to reveal a 1-mile swath of wide and sandy terrain backed by dunes and dotted with picnic tables.
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Find Your Oasis

Visit Death Valley National Park and Stay at the Ranch

Oasis at Death Valley
Don’t let the name fool you. Death Valley has a completely new lodging experience that’s all about being alive! Here are five amazing ways to find your oasis in the Lower 48’s largest national park.
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Not Your First Rodeo

South Rodeo Beach in Marin

South Rodeo Beach Marin
Marin’s Rodeo Beach has a lot going on. It’s the starting point for sweeping headland hikes, and it’s home to the world-renowned Marine Mammal Center. Head south for more seclusion!
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