Stinson 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 Stinson Beach in lots like Stinson Beach NPS Parking, Hwy 1 Roadside Overflow. 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 Stinson Beach, don't miss the Clam Chowder at Parkside Cafe. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Stinson Beach from Bolinas Lagoon & Point Reyes, including the Bolinas Lagoon Kayak — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoStinson Beach hosts Dipsea Trail Run 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 Stinson 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 TimeNo. Dogs are not allowed on the National Park Service section of Stinson Beach. Leashed dogs are allowed in the parking and picnic areas and on the adjacent county beach, which is why you will see dogs on the sand next door. Source: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, 2025 Superintendent's Compendium, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesIt depends where on the beach. No wood beach fires at Stinson Beach. Muir Beach and Ocean Beach are the park's only designated beach fire areas. A portable charcoal barbecue or liquid fuel stove may still be used in established picnic areas unless signs say otherwise. 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. Source: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, 2025 Superintendent's Compendium, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Glass containers are banned twice over here: park wide on every beach and within 15 feet of it, and again by the swimming beach rule that names Stinson Beach. Source: Golden Gate National Recreation Area, 2025 Superintendent's Compendium, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesIt depends where on the beach. Eskoot Creek at Stinson Beach 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 Stinson Beach, the sun sets at 6:57 PM today — about 11h 51m of daylight. Sunrise was 7:06 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Stinson Beach update at the top of the conditions page.