Hidden Beaches

Looking for some off-the-radar beach time? We’ve rounded up three hidden favorites across the North Bay. Bonus: Two are dog-friendly. Beach you to it!

Week: 08.23.2018
Regions: Northern CA

Her Name is Del Rio

Russian River's New Beach at Del Rio Woods

Woman sitting beachside under a sun umbrella at Del Rio Woods beach near Healdsburg in Sonoma County
Kayakers on the Russian River near Healdsburg in Sonoma County
Floaters in floatation tubes going down the Russian River near Healdsburg in Sonoma County
Kayakers paddling the Russian River near Healdsburg in Sonoma County
Del Rio Woods east of Healdsburg along Sonoma County's Russian River is a welcome addition to the Regional Parks system.
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1) Best Day Hikes in the State North Lake Tahoe has some of California’s best day hikes. The Five Lakes Trail rises to 7,400 feet in the Granite Chief Wilderness and connects to a series of lakes. Or opt for Shirley Canyon Falls, hiking alongside waterfalls and granite boulders w
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Reach the Pinnacle

Hike in to a hidden beach on Bodega Bay

Man sitting on the beach with his dog at Pinnacle Gulch near Bodega
Pinnacle Gulch hidden beach near Bodega
People walking on the sand near the ocean at Pinnacle Gulch beach near Bodega
The thing about hidden beaches is you’ve usually got to do a little legwork to find them! In this case, the legwork is a lovely 0.5-mile hike to a gorgeous beach on Bodega Bay. The Pinnacle Gulch Coastal Access Trail is found in the quiet Bodega Harbour golf course community. The
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Marshall Mellow

Hike in to secluded Marshall Beach in Point Reyes

Tucked away in the northern part of Point Reyes National Seashore, Marshall Beach is a sandy hidden haven set along the warm waters of Tomales Bay. And you can’t get to it by car! Access to Marshall is by way of a 1-mile hike or by kayaking in.
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