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Beaches in Marin County, California

8 beaches in Marin County. Every location page has sunrise and sunset azimuths, a monthly golden hour table, Milky Way windows and nearby spots.

Top beaches

Rodeo BeachBeach
Rodeo BeachMarin County
Abbotts Lagoon BeachBeach
Abbotts Lagoon BeachMarin County
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1 - Restoring Habitat - Muir Beach ADMarin County
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3 - First Stewards - Muir Beach ADMarin County
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4 - Red-Legged Frog Returns - Muir Beach ADMarin County
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5 - Healthy Watershed - Muir Beach ADMarin County
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6 - Farming and Culture: Muir Beach ADMarin County
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Black Sands BeachMarin County

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How to photograph beaches

Beaches facing east suit sunrise and west-facing beaches suit sunset; wet sand mirrors the sky color during golden hour.

  • Time visits around low tide to reveal tide pools, sea stacks and reflective sand — check the tide widget below.
  • Slow shutter speeds (0.5–2 s) turn receding waves into streaks that lead toward the horizon.
  • Watch for sneaker waves; never turn your back on the ocean on exposed coasts.
  • Salt spray coats lenses quickly; wipe often and rinse gear afterward.
  • Fog and marine layers can make minimalist images; don't give up on grey days.

Season: Winter storms bring dramatic surf on Pacific coasts; summer and autumn sunsets are popular on Atlantic and Gulf beaches.