$2.5M
Median Home Price
40
Avg. Days on Market
$1.5M – $6M+
Price Range
6/10
School Rating
About Stinson Beach
Stinson Beach is a coastal beach town with a 3.5-mile sandy shoreline — one of the few swimmable beaches in the San Francisco Bay Area. The community offers surfing, paddleboarding, and beachcombing, with a relaxed mix of year-round residents and vacation retreats. Access is via the scenic Panoramic Highway or Highway 1.
Location
West Marin coast; accessed via Panoramic Hwy or Highway 1
Schools
Bolinas-Stinson Union School District
Market
Median home price ~$2.5M; mix of year-round and vacation homes
Lifestyle
3.5-mile beach, surfing, Parkside Cafe, Stinson Beach Market
Life in Stinson Beach
Stinson Beach life revolves around the 3.5-mile sandy shoreline — one of the few swimmable beaches in the Bay Area. Surfing, paddleboarding, and beachcombing are daily activities. The Parkside Cafe, Breakers Cafe, and Stinson Beach Market serve as community gathering spots. The drive in via Panoramic Highway is one of the most scenic routes in Marin County. The community has a relaxed, coastal vibe with a mix of year-round residents and weekend visitors.
Schools & Education
Stinson Beach is served by the Bolinas-Stinson Union School District, a small district serving the coastal communities. Many families also access schools in Mill Valley or other Marin communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stinson Beach a good place to buy a vacation home?
Stinson Beach is one of the most popular vacation-home destinations in Marin County, offering a 3.5-mile sandy beach, surfing, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle. Properties range from $1.5 million to over $6 million, with a mix of year-round residences and vacation retreats.
How do you get to Stinson Beach from San Francisco?
Stinson Beach is approximately 45 minutes from San Francisco via the Golden Gate Bridge and either the Panoramic Highway (through Mill Valley) or Highway 1 along the coast. Both routes are scenic but winding.
Your Stinson Beach Expert
Explore Stinson Beach With Lauren
Lauren Hamblet represents buyers and sellers across Marin, and she would welcome the chance to help you buy or sell in Stinson Beach. Backed by Coldwell Banker Global Luxury, she brings a careful, well-connected approach to every search and sale.
Exploring the southern Marin coast? See nearby Muir Beach, Mill Valley, and Sausalito, or read our guide to moving from San Francisco to Marin.
