Dillon Beach

Dillon Beach on Bodega Bay is privately-owned by the Dillon Beach Resort, but for a small fee anyone can enjoy this beautiful beach. It’s a popular spot for surfing, tidepooling, and beach walking. This beach is located in the small town of Dillon Beach at the northern Marin County coastal border.

Dillon Beach gets larger waves rolling on shore than nearby Lawson’s Landing which has some protection from Tomales Point on Point Reyes Peninsula. For this reason surfers come to Dillon Beach when conditions are right. When the tide is low and the surf is calm, tide pool exploration is fun here too.

The resort has a quaint little café, a general store and surf shop, and cabins to rent if you’d like to stay for a while. The store is open every day from 8am to 7pm.

To get to Dillon Beach, head west on Dillon Beach Road from the town of Tomales on Highway 1 west of Petaluma. Stay left as you head into town and the road leads down to the beach.

Parking at Dillon Beach is not free most of the time, but a day pass is just $10 except on summer weekends ($15). The only times beach parking is free is during sunrise (before 9am) and sunset (after 3pm in winter and 6pm in summer). Those on bikes and walking in without a car are free.

Address

1 Beach Ave
Dillon Beach, CA 94929

Phone

707-878-3030

Owner

Private, open to public

Pet Details

Dogs allowed on leash

Fees

Fees for parking at the beach

Activities

Surfing, Bodyboarding, Beach Walking, Tidepooling, Sunbathing, Bonfires

Amenities

Restrooms, Picnic Tables, Fire Pits, Cabins & Cottages, Cafe, General Store, Tide Pools

Links

Tide Charts
Water Quality
Water Temps
Dillon Beach Surf Report