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Tomales Bay State Park, Inverness, CA

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Sports & Outdoors

Tomales Bay State Park

Day-use coastal park on the eastern edge of Point Reyes with protected beaches, tidal marshes, and bishop pine forest.

1100 Pierce Point Road, Inverness, CA 94937 · Inverness, CA

About Tomales Bay State Park

Tomales Bay State Park sits on the eastern side of the Point Reyes Peninsula, near the San Andreas Fault. Visitors find small beaches, calm water, marshes, and forested hills. The park has three use areas: Heart's Desire, Shell Beach, and Millerton Point. Activities include hiking, picnicking, swimming, and boating. Dogs are limited to the Vista Point picnic area, and drones are prohibited. Weekend parking fills early, so arriving early or visiting on weekdays is wise.

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