Stinson Beach is a treasure tucked between the coastal bluffs north of San Francisco. It is close to the city, yet seems like it is hundreds of miles away. The town itself stretches along a sandy spit and up into the hills to the south of Bolinas Lagoon. The beach administered by the National Park Service is on the south end of town, providing white sandy beaches, crashing waves, and picnicking sites for visitors year-round.