beginner
San Rafael, California, United States

McNears Beach

McNears Beach in San Rafael offers bay swimming with calm, protected saltwater conditions ideal for beginner to intermediate swimmers. The San Francisco Bay location features sandy beaches and good accessibility with plenty of parking nearby. Water temperature is cool even in summer, so consider a wetsuit and always check tidal conditions before swimming.

McNears Beach

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McNears Beach

37.9925, -122.4525

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Location
San Rafael, California, United States
Type
ocean
Difficulty
beginner
Coordinates
37.9925, -122.4525

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