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Tomales Bay State Park


Past the town of Inverness, Pierce Point Rd splits off to the right from Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Drive along it to find this small park, which has picnicking and a pretty swimming beach on the bay, aptly called Heart's Desire.


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1. Heart's Desire Beach

0.73 MILES

A tiny sheltered beach overlooking Tomales Bay. The water is warmer here and the waters more calm, making it perfect for families with small children.

2. Abbotts Lagoon

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3. Heidrun Meadery

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4. Limantour Beach

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5. Drakes Beach

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6. Dillon Beach

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8. Samuel P Taylor State Park

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Just west of Lagunitas, this small park has stands of tall redwood trees for picnicking beneath or hiking around. The wheelchair-accessible, 1.5-mile…