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Agate Beach & Duxbury Reef

ExploreBolinas, North Bay4.5/5

על המקום הזה

Home to some of the best tide pools in California, featuring the enormous Duxbury Reef that extends far from the beach at low tide. A huge exposed reef area means there is no shortage of marine life to explore — sea stars, anemones, crabs, and more.

מידע

טווח גילאים

5-8, 8-12

סוג מקום

Outdoor

רמת מחירים

Free

הזמן הטוב ביותר

Low tide days (check charts); spring-summer for best conditions

חנייה

Free parking at the end of Elm Road in Bolinas. Limited spaces.

טיפים

Must visit at low tide (check tide charts). Wear closed-toe shoes with grip. The reef is enormous so there's plenty of space. The town of Bolinas is a charming bonus stop.

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