Bolinas Bay

Bolinas Bay is a small bay, approximately 5 miles long, on the Pacific coast of in the . It is in , north of the , approximately 15 miles northwest of .
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  • Type: Bay
  • Description: bay in California, United States
  • Also known as: Ballenas Bay”, “Baulenas Bay”, and “Rialto Cove
  • Address: CA

Places of Interest

Highlights include Kent Island and Agate Beach.

Islet
Photo: Stepheng3, Public domain.
is a small island in . In 1964, it was proposed for large-scale development including a hotel and marina, but the plan was defeated in 1967. The island is now included in the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Stinson Beach and Bolinas.

is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in , , on the west coast of the United States. is located east-southeast of , right across the channel that terminates the bay mouth bar of the . at an elevation of 26 feet.

is an unincorporated town in , . It has long been a counterculture enclave and has, in the past, been the home of several famous people such as musicians Grace Slick and Paul Kantner, and writer Richard Brautigan.

Hamlet
is a census designated place, unincorporated community, and beach on the Pacific Ocean. The community is located 16.5 miles northwest of in western , , .

Bolinas Bay

Latitude
37.89326° or 37° 53′ 36″ north
Longitude
-122.66609° or 122° 39′ 58″ west
Elevation
-13 feet (-4 metres)
Open location code
849VV8VM+8H
Open­Street­Map ID
node 369165762
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­bay
Geo­Names ID
5329831
Wiki­data ID
Q4939453
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Bolinas Bay” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: Bolinas Bay

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Woodville and Tamalpais Valley.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Fire Station and Stinson Beach Fire Station Number 2.

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