Title: Stinson Beach Travel Guide: Best of Stinson Beach, California Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Stinson Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Stinson-Beach-Hotels.d177701.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Stinson Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Stinson-Beach-Holiday-Rentals.d177701.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Stinson Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Stinson-Beach.d177701.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Stinson Beach Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Stinson-Beach.d177701.Car-Hire-Guide)[Stinson Beach Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Stinson-Beach.d177701.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Stinson Beach Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Stinson Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/a605edc2576627eaf20fecf22137af74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Stinson Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/07e78390dc48104bd4b87fe0e9a73c31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by Kris Hom](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e02bba191243be6e98429167356c2c60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Kris Hom](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e02bba191243be6e98429167356c2c60.jpg) ![Photo by Davin McLaird](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7c1f83eb81c52ef6610b9b9792291dc0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Davin McLaird](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7c1f83eb81c52ef6610b9b9792291dc0.jpg) ![Photo by Elizabeth Sanders](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/96ddf2d1b9daa556a01e49f12ed34588.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Elizabeth Sanders](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/96ddf2d1b9daa556a01e49f12ed34588.jpg) ## Visit Stinson Beach Things to do - Top hotels in Stinson Beach - Top Holiday Rentals in Stinson Beach ![Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24700/24625/6fb55356_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf 2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA £138 21 Sept - 22 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F09%2F2025&endDate=22%2F09%2F2025&selected=24625&PinnedHotelID=24625&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=177701) ![Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10538/9ba9bb1f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG 1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA £117 21 Sept - 22 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ... 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Wander the beaches or discover the sunrises in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Upton-Beach-Stinson-Beach.d656783924823785472.Attraction) #### Stinson Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Stinson Beach during your trip to Stinson Beach? Wander the beaches and seaside in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stinson-Beach-Stinson-Beach.d553248635983991291.Attraction) #### Bolinas Lagoon Enjoy a trip to Bolinas Lagoon and popular activities such as hiking in Stinson Beach. Wander the lush forest and beautiful beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bolinas-Lagoon-Stinson-Beach.d553248621532640145.Attraction) #### Red Rock Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Red Rock Beach during your trip to Stinson Beach? Wander the beaches and seaside in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Red-Rock-Beach-Stinson-Beach.d553248635983990208.Attraction) #### Martin Griffin Preserve Explore the lovely green spaces of Martin Griffin Preserve and enjoy the hiking trails in Stinson Beach. Wander the lush forest and beautiful beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Martin-Griffin-Preserve-Stinson-Beach.d553248621532640165.Attraction) #### Stinson Beach Books Enjoy an outing to Stinson Beach Books during your stay in Stinson Beach. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the hiking trails. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stinson-Beach-Books-Stinson-Beach.d553248621532640164.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Beginner Surf Lessons At Stinson Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3972684/83ada1a9-5fa8-4637-a258-95807566b72f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Beginner Surf Lessons At Stinson Beach £74 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/beginner-surf-lessons-at-stinson-beach.a3972684.activity-details) ![Up to 3 students for a private lesson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2841886/5d6e6304-cb23-4c06-9271-21dd619eff11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Surf Lessons At Stinson Beach In Marin £167 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-surf-lessons-at-stinson-beach-in-marin.a2841886.activity-details) ![San Francisco Love Bus tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5309321/611d2354-5ac8-4956-a495-4d8f870ea18f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco Love Tour £63 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-love-tour.a5309321.activity-details) ![Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/516054/59a4face-b6a6-4df9-bda8-39b9a931913c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Muir Woods and Sausalito 1/2 Day Tour (Small Group) £70 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/muir-woods-and-sausalito-12-day-tour-small-group.a516054.activity-details) ![Tallest Trees on the Planet](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/855159/e5c7f6ae-2243-4fa7-92cc-3234222cf108.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Small Group Redwoods, California Coast & Sausalito Day Trip from San Francisco £88 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/small-group-redwoods.a855159.activity-details) ![Morning drive to the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/855125/493c8669-fb4c-4efb-ba13-4df01a873598.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Early Bird San Francisco GoCar Tour £125 per traveller **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/early-bird-san-francisco-gocar-tour.a855125.activity-details) [See all activities in Stinson Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Stinson-Beach.d177701.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Stinson Beach ![Muir Woods showing forest scenes, a river or creek and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/22000/22360-Muir-Woods.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mill Valley [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mill-Valley.dx8630) ![Photo by Frank Waters](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ffc1eb4d30ceca8be37a78a3d0794bcb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bolinas [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bolinas.dx179367) ![Photo by Frank Waters](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ae4b2b6fb49d84202b321e669a94ed0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Fairfax [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fairfax.dx6143184) - Cities near Stinson Beach - Places of interest [Mill Valley](https://expedia.co.uk/Mill-Valley.dx8630)[Bolinas](https://expedia.co.uk/Bolinas.dx179367)[Fairfax](https://expedia.co.uk/Fairfax.dx6143184) - [Golden Gate Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Golden-Gate-Park-Golden-Gate.d507464.Attraction) - [Pier 39](https://expedia.co.uk/Pier-39-Fishermans-Wharf.d502576.Attraction) - [Golden Gate Bridge](https://expedia.co.uk/Golden-Gate-Bridge-San-Francisco.d508803.Attraction) - [Oracle Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Oracle-Park-Downtown-San-Francisco.d6063199.Attraction) - [Chase Center](https://expedia.co.uk/Chase-Center-Downtown-San-Francisco.d553248635997928290.Attraction) - [Moscone Convention Center](https://expedia.co.uk/Moscone-Convention-Center-Downtown-San-Francisco.d502553.Attraction) - [Alcatraz Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Alcatraz-Island-San-Francisco.d502554.Attraction) - [Presidio of San Francisco](https://expedia.co.uk/Presidio-Of-San-Francisco-Presidio.d502558.Attraction) - [Lombard Street](https://expedia.co.uk/Lombard-Street-Russian-Hill.d502557.Attraction) - 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