Rodeo Beach is a unique pebbly beach located in the Marin Headlands section of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, just north of San Francisco. Unlike most sandy beaches, Rodeo Beach is composed of colorful, polished pebbles including jasper, carnelian, black agate, and jade, making it a favorite for rock collectors. The beach sits at […]
Sand Dollar Beach is the largest sandy beach along the rugged Big Sur coastline, forming a crescent of golden sand beneath dramatic cliffs. Part of the Los Padres National Forest, this beach is named for the sand dollars occasionally found along the shore. A developed day-use area provides picnic tables, restrooms, and a stairway leading […]
Not a traditional sand beach but a unique geological site covered in smooth multicolored jasper and rhyolite stones that make a musical sound when waves wash over them. A natural wonder for rock enthusiasts.