Bolinas Lagoon PreserveStinson GulchCopper Mine GulchCataract Waterfalls/alpine Lake/ Mt. TamalpaisBass LakeKent Lake
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Bolinas

Bolinas is a town in Marin district, California, United States of about 1,620 people. Within 50 km by road there are 293 places to visit: 76 parks, 32 hill stations & viewpoints and 31 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Bolinas Lagoon Preserve, Morses Gulch and Martin Griffin Preserve.

37.9094° N, 122.6864° WPop. 1,620

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Within 30 km74 places
Within 50 km293
Must-see293
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Bolinas Lagoon Preserve

Nature spot · 2 km

Morses Gulch, viewpoint near Bolinas
Must-see

Morses Gulch

Viewpoint · 2 km

Martin Griffin Preserve, nature spot near Bolinas
Must-see

Martin Griffin Preserve

Nature spot · 3 km

Places near Bolinas by type

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One day from Bolinas

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:45 pm

40 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Bolinas
  2. Stinson Gulchviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Cataract Waterfalls/alpine Lake/ Mt. Tamalpaiswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Kent Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Bass Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Copper Mine Gulchviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Bolinas
Today’s loopBolinasStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bolinas?

Bolinas Lagoon Preserve (nature spot, about 2 km), Morses Gulch (viewpoint, about 2 km), Martin Griffin Preserve (nature spot, about 3 km), Pike County Gulch (viewpoint, about 3 km), Wilkins Gulch (viewpoint, about 4 km), Stinson Gulch (viewpoint, about 4 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bolinas?

293 places on Spotwander: 76 parks, 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 wildlife, forests & gardens, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 25 other attractions.

Which is the nearest park to Bolinas?

Edgewood Park, about 14 km by road; Sutro Heights Park (27 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bolinas?

Morses Gulch, about 2 km by road; Pike County Gulch (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bolinas?

Start in Bolinas, visit Stinson Gulch, then Cataract Waterfalls/alpine Lake/ Mt. Tamalpais, then Kent Lake, then Bass Lake, then Copper Mine Gulch, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.