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Shell Beach
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3 reviews for Shell Beach
3 reviews in English
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Review from Nish N.
7/6/2008
Right on Tomales Bay, Shell Beach is one of those secluded spots of quiet you don't want to yelp about, but because I love and care about you so much, here I am telling you about it.
Talk about a local spot -- the place makes Point Reyes seem like a thriving metropolis -- you can almost miss the road signs leading to it (the sign for Camino del Mar is in fact obstructed from one direction). But once you find the place and park, a short walking trail leads you into a very secluded stretch of beach, overlooking a gorgeous view of the water.
Bring a picnic, swim, explore a bit, but mostly just relax. Repeat as necessary.Listed in: Shell Beach
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Review from ashley d.
El Sobrante, CA
5/20/2009
Went on Sunday, 5/17.
It was 100 degrees in the east bay, and I come here and find 70 degrees with a strong breeze. This is not the kind of beach you go to to enjoy warm weather...
It's a family oriented beach, and very secluded with bad parking. The hike down is a third of a mile, and while pleasant, not worth it when you get to the actual beach... Very small, full of seaweed.
Not my scene. I suppose I should have gone to Baker beach! -
Review from Jenny A.
Fairfax, CA
6/25/2011
If you're looking for an idyllic sheltered lagoon, this is it! The path down to the beach (3/10ths of a mile, not 1/3 mi as reported by another reviewer) is surrounded by ferns and lush greenery. A marsh on the left side of the trail opens up to a small sandy beach. It resembles the wild trails we traveled in New Zealand. There are no signs posted in the parking lot, but once you arrive at the beach there's a prominent 'NO DOGS ON BEACH' sign. There are many trails connecting the little bay beaches on this side of Tomales Bay, and apparently dogs are allowed on them. We kept our pooch up on the trails when a ranger came by on boat. On the left hand side if you face the bay, you can walk around a sandy point or via a 2-min trail is to another small bay/beach. The beaches are frequented by Kayakers passing by, and the view of the town of Marshall and other side of Tomales is gorgeous. Mornings are calm, and the water is actually swimmable by Bay Area standards. Great for toddlers wadding. Afternoons the wind kicks up.There's a floating dock about 45 feet from the beach, a good goal for people who want to brave it.
