Muir Beach sits on the Pacific Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 9415020, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Muir Beach in lots like Muir Beach GGNRA Parking. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from Free and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Muir Beach, don't miss the Ploughman's Lunch at Pelican Inn. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Muir Beach from Sausalito Marina & Stinson Beach Area, including the Stinson Beach Kayak Rental — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoMuir Beach hosts Pelican Inn Happy Hour and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Muir Beach into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeIt depends where on the beach. Dogs are allowed on Muir Beach on leash or off leash under voice and sight control. Big Lagoon, Redwood Creek and the Owl Trail are closed to pets, and dogs on Kaashi Way and the Coastal Trail must be leashed. Source: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, 2025 Superintendent's Compendium, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesIt depends on when. Beach fires are allowed at Muir Beach year round, but only in the park fire rings and only from 9am until one hour after sunset, when the fire must be out and the group must leave. Six rings are out May through November and three December through April. A group of 50 or more needs a permit. Source: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, 2025 Superintendent's Compendium, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesOnly with a permit. A group of 50 or more people, or a group of any size bringing significant equipment such as tents or catering, counts as a special event and needs a park permit. Source: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, 2025 Superintendent's Compendium, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Drones may not be launched, landed or flown anywhere in Golden Gate National Recreation Area without written approval from the Regional Director. The nearest legal spot is the Shoreline Highway pullout past mile marker 7.0 north of the Muir Beach Overlook, and even that is closed to drones from February 1 through July 31. Source: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, 2025 Superintendent's Compendium, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Glass bottles and containers are banned park wide on every beach and within 15 feet of it. Source: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, 2025 Superintendent's Compendium, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesIt depends where on the beach. Redwood Creek, including the Muir Beach lagoon and its tidewaters, is closed to fishing. The compendium does not close the open surf. Source: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, 2025 Superintendent's Compendium, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesAt Muir Beach, the sun sets at 6:56 PM today — about 11h 51m of daylight. Sunrise was 7:06 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Muir Beach update at the top of the conditions page.