beginner
Inverness, California, United States

Drakes Estero

Drakes Estero in Inverness provides protected estuary swimming with warm, shallow saltwater conditions surrounded by coastal wetlands. This beginner-friendly spot suits calm-water swimmers seeking a unique ecosystem experience. Tip: Time your swim with incoming tide for warmer water and easier exit; outgoing tide can create drainage currents.

Drakes Estero

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Drakes Estero

38.0819, -122.9325

Details

Location
Inverness, California, United States
Type
ocean
Difficulty
beginner
Coordinates
38.0819, -122.9325

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