Bolinas Lagoon

Bolinas Lagoon is a tidal estuary, approximately 1,100 acres watershed; streams and canyons feeding into it include Audubon Canyon, , , Picher Canyon, , , Volunteer Canyon, and . is located in the lagoon.
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  • Type: Bay
  • Description: lagoon in California
  • Address: CA

Places of Interest

Highlights include Kent Island and Agate Beach.

Islet
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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.

Historic site
The , on Mesa Road in , , was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2018.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bolinas and Stinson Beach.

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.

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 Bolinas Lagoon. at an elevation of 26 feet.

Bolinas Lagoon

Latitude
37.91826° or 37° 55′ 6″ north
Longitude
-122.6811° or 122° 40′ 52″ west
Elevation
-10 feet (-3 metres)
Open location code
849VW899+8H
Open­Street­Map ID
node 369162124
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­bay
Geo­Names ID
5329848
Wiki­data ID
Q4939457
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Spanish—“Bolinas Lagoon” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Woodville and Lagunitas.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Bolinas Rod & Boat Club and Bolinas Museum.

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