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Agate Beach & Duxbury Reef

ExploreBolinas, North Bay4.5/5

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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.

Impormasyon

Saklaw ng Edad

5-8, 8-12

Uri ng Lugar

Outdoor

Antas ng Presyo

Free

Pinakamabuting Oras

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

Paradahan

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

Mga Tip

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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