Marin Headlands | Rodeo Beach

When I lived on my sailboat with my two dogs, the three of us would venture to Rodeo Beach in the Marin Headlands to start our day.

Rodeo Beach is located in Marin County, two miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge and is part of the the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The beach is characterized by a spit of around 50 meters width at the mouth of a long embayment, known as Rodeo Lagoon; and, for much of the year, the lagoon is cut off from the ocean, making the beach spit a baymouth bar. Part of the beach is sheltered by cliffs and is known for its dark, pebbly sand. Regardless of the season, it is a magnificent place to be.

As the beach is dog friendly, it is a fantastic place to let dogs run free.