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Muir Beach, Marin County

By: DogTrekker Staff
A vibrant dog park bathed in sunlight features abundant greenery with mature trees, offering ample shade for leisurely outdoor activities. In the distance is a well-equipped playground that presents an additional activity area. An inviting picnic table spreads out nearby, ideal for enjoying meals al fresco or taking relaxing breaks from play. A neatly-placed trash bin aids in maintaining the park's cleanliness for everyone's enjoyment. Dominating the scene is a generously wide dirt path gracefully curving through the expanse of grass, promising exploratory walks and lively fetch games.

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Muir Beach, Marin County. This is a Bay Area classic: A crescent of sand bordered by high bluffs to the north and south, with wetlands and a lagoon behind the strand. Dogs under reliable voice control (meaning Daisy comes immediately when called) are allowed off-leash in designated areas.

Muir Beach is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which includes more than 12,000 acres of public land in Marin County. The possibilities for on-leash walks and off-leash beach frolics are many—and as a bonus, you’ll often be playing within view of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Upton’s Beach (adjacent to Stinson Beach, which doesn’t allow dogs), nearby Bolinas Beach, and Rodeo Beach in the Marin Headlands are among other dog-friendly Marin County strands. Head north to Point Reyes National Seashore for another set of options, and click here for a complete list of dog-friendly beaches in Marin.

 

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