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Mcnears Beach Park

Mcnears Beach Park

United States, California, San Rafael 

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Mcnears Beach Park

United States, California, San Rafael 

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Located in the city of San Rafael, McNears Beach Park has a half-mile long, narrow, and rocky beach situated on the muddy part of the bay of San Pablo. McNears Beach Park is a part of the McNears Beach County Park and is a well-known fishing and beachcombing spot.  McNears Beach Park is also a great place to launch canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards.

If you get hungry, there are many restaurants within a 12-minute drive of McNears Beach Park. Naan ‘N’ Curry is an Indian restaurant serving paneer tikka masala, Palak paneer, mutter paneer, aloo vindaloo, daal makhani, and mixed vegetables. The Chinese restaurant Panda Express offers fast food items including spring rolls, noodles, dim sums, and Szechwan chilly chicken. Another good restaurant near McNears Beach Park is Burma Café, a Burmese restaurant featuring tea-leaf salad, samosa soup, dry noodles, white rice, mohinga, and kausuetho.

If you are looking for a hotel near McNears Beach Park, you can drive 40 minutes to the upscale Pacifica Beach Hotel that features a pool, restaurant, bowling alley, and hiking and windsurfing tours. The 2-Star Americas Best Value Inn San Francisco Pacifica has a bowling alley. If you are looking for an affordable hotel near McNears Beach Park, the 1-Star Deluxe Inn offers spacious rooms.

McNears Beach Park offers many amenities including restrooms, picnic tables, barbecues, tennis courts, a fishing pier, a grass park, and a swimming pool.

There are many fun activities at McNears Beach Park including swimming, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, birdwatching, picnicking, beachcombing, and beach walking. If you are looking for additional activities, you can drive 10 minutes west to China Camp State Park that has many trails for hiking and cycling.

Getting to McNears Beach Park is very easy – the beach’s free parking lot is situated at 201 Cantera Way and provides easy access to the beach.

If you are looking for attractions near McNears Beach Park, there are many within a 30-minute drive. Floating Taj Mahal or The Taj Mahal Houseboat was built by Bill Harlan and features marble floors, a wine cellar, a top-level solarium for meditation, and a sauna. The Marin Headlands Art Institute is an arts organization that hosts an internationally recognized artist-in-residence program and offers tours and exhibitions. Named after naturalist John Muir, Muir Woods National Monument is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and is home to 240-acres of coast redwood forests. Another great attraction near McNears Beach Park is Mooncow Bay, a historical landmark that is a fantastic place to click Instagram-worthy pictures and picnic or camp.

Basic Details

INSunrise - Sunset

INRestroom Available

INBeige

IN201 Cantera Way, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA

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  • Barbecue

  • Boat Ramp

  • Dogs

  • Entry Fee

  • Fire Pits

  • Hidden

  • Lifeguard

  • Marine Life

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  • Icon for Beach AmenitiesPlayground

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  • Shops

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  • WiFi

  • Picnic Table

  • Activities

  • Icon for Beach AmenitiesBike Paths

  • Camping

  • Clubs Party Scene

  • Icon for Beach AmenitiesFishing

  • Hiking

  • Nude

  • Paddle boarding

  • Scuba Diving

  • Snorkeling

  • Surfing

  • Tours

  • Icon for Beach AmenitiesVolleyball

  • Cave

  • Rentals

  • ATV

  • Icon for Beach AmenitiesBikes

  • Boat

  • Fishing Boats

  • Jet Skiing

  • Kayaking Canoeing

  • Chair Rentals

  • Sailing

  • Speed Boats

  • Umbrella Rental

  • Waterskiing

  • Windsurfing

  • Yachts

  • Food

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  • Food Snacks

  • Local Beach Vendor

  • Lounge

  • Restaurants

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  • Bike Racks

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    Does Mcnears Beach Park have parking? If so, is it free or paid?

    No, this Beach does not have dedicated parking but has street parking near the entrance.

    Does Mcnears Beach Park have lifeguards?

    No, this Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach - please be careful when swimming on this beach.

    Is Mcnears Beach Park a family-friendly beach?

    No, this Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.

    Is Mcnears Beach Park good for swimming?

    Yes, this Beach boasts excellent swimming conditions, attracting swimmers of all skill levels with its gentle waves and clear waters.

    Does Mcnears Beach Park have restrooms?

    Yes, Restrooms are conveniently available on or adjacent to the beach at this Beach.

    Is Mcnears Beach Park a nude beach?

    No, this Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.

    Is there food near Mcnears Beach Park?

    No, this Beach does not have nearby food options - please plan your beach day accordingly.

    What are the activities at Mcnears Beach Park?

    Yes, this Beach is renowned for its vibrant beach scene, offering various activities for everyone to enjoy Bike Paths, Fishing, Hiking, Volleyball.

    Does Mcnears Beach Park have accommodations for people with disabilities?

    Yes, this Beach offers accommodations for people with disabilities, allowing everyone to relish the coastal experience.

    Is Mcnears Beach Park a dog-friendly beach?

    No, this Beach is not dog-friendly.

    Is Mcnears Beach Park good for surfing?

    No, this Beach is not generally considered to be good for surfing.

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