Shell Beach at Tomales Bay State Park in Inverness, CA

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About Shell Beach at Tomales Bay State Park in Inverness, California

Shell Beach is the southern beach in Tomales Bay State Park near the town of Inverness. This sandy beach has calm water for swimming and is located on the west side of Tomales Bay. To reach Shell Beach requires a short, medium, or long hike. The closest parking area is at the end of Camino Del Mar Road at the north end of Inverness and leaves you with less than a half-mile walk each way to Shell Beach. The other trailheads are at the end of Shallow Beach Road (medium hike) and at the main Heart’s Desire Beach parking area (long hike). Because of the easy access from Inverness, this beach can be busy on nice days. Another sandy beach can be found just north of Shell Beach. To get there, take the trail at the north end of the beach.

Address: 255 Camino Del Mar
Inverness, CA 94937
Park Name: Tomales Bay State Park
Owner: State Park
Pet Details: No dogs allowed
Fees: Free parking
Activities: Hiking, Swimming
Amenities: Toilet, Trails, Wetlands
Links: Water Quality
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