Stinson Beach, California
Great for
- Clean & Green
- Eating Out
- Neighborly Spirit
- Nightlife
- Shopping Options
Not great for
- Childcare
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Medical Facilities
- Parks & Recreation
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Country Lovers
- Trendy & Stylish
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rating details
Mar 28, 2011
- Clean & Green
- Cost of Living
- Eating Out
- Lack of Traffic
- Neighborly Spirit
- Nightlife
- Parking
- Parks & Recreation
- Peace & Quiet
- Public Transport
- Shopping Options
- Safe & Sound
"Great beach town"
Marin County doesn't have the same coastal access that Peninsula residents do, with towns like Santa Cruz, Half Moon Bay and Pescadero all within a stone's throw, but Stinson Beach comes pretty close and just about scratches the itch for North Bay residents.
In addition to the cute beach town, the setup of the beach itself is great for standard activities - picnics, frisbee, tanning, and enjoying the sun. However, the area is also known for coastal rock climbing and clean surf breaks. The nearby hillside lends itself to great hiking with stunning coastal views.
The down side? There is only one of it, so everyone from the Presidio to Napa congregates here on nice weekend days.
In addition to the cute beach town, the setup of the beach itself is great for standard activities - picnics, frisbee, tanning, and enjoying the sun. However, the area is also known for coastal rock climbing and clean surf breaks. The nearby hillside lends itself to great hiking with stunning coastal views.
The down side? There is only one of it, so everyone from the Presidio to Napa congregates here on nice weekend days.
Pros
- Good beach town
- Great outdoor activities
- Proximity to Marin County
Cons
- Very expensive
- Traffic bottleneck
- Chilly in the winter time
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Country Lovers
- Trendy & Stylish
- Beach Lovers