Posted in San Francisco February 24, 2017 by

There’s A Tiny Town Near San Francisco Completely Surrounded By Breathtaking Natural Beauty

San Francisco is full of excitement and culture, but getting away is much needed too. There is a tiny town near San Francisco with beaches, waterfalls, nature, and charm. What tiny town fits the bill?

Bolinas is a coastal community in Marin County that is breathtaking, remote, and fascinating. Let’s learn more about this tiny town near San Francisco completely surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty!

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Bolinas is a quiet seaside community in Marin County. Isolated by the Bolinas lagoon, this quaint hippy town has been able to preserve its classic 19th-century character through the years.
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Bolinas is mostly accessible via unmarked roads. Many Bolinas road signs along State Route 1 have been torn down by local residents.
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Mother nature here is breathtaking. The mighty Stinson Beach is only minutes away from the main town of Bolinas.
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There is a stunning lagoon near the town of Bolinas. The town runs the length of Bolinas Lagoon and continues northward through Tomales Bay.
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The downtown area of Bolinas is located along Wharf Road, which ends at Bolinas Lagoon. Most of the buildings here were mostly built between 1850 and 1920.
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Check out Point Reyes National Seashore, which is a 71,028-acre park preserve located near Bolinas. Make sure to take the time to see Alamere Falls.
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Alamere Falls is a rare tide fall, and one of only 2 in the continental USA. A tide fall is a waterfall that flows directly into the ocean. Please note that getting to this waterfall can be tricky, but worth the effort.
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Agate Beach Park at Elm Road and Ocean Parkway. At this park, the beach, scenery and tide pools will amaze you.
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Hiking opportunities abound in Bolinas. The unspoiled nature and lack of development means that this area is for the adventurous and few.
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Nature and wildlife surround Bolinas. Below is a picture of Egrets at the Bolinas Lagoon Preserve.
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Have you been to Bolinas? Let us know about your experience here as well. Please share too! If you’re curious about cool places near San Francisco check out The Unique Town Near San Francisco That’s Anything But Ordinary.