Muir Beach
Census-designated place in Marin County, California
Muir Beach is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Marin County, California, with 304 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 312 ft (95 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, 2.6 miles NE.
- 304residents (2020 Census)
- 312 ftelevation · 95 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.3 km²
- 617 / sq mipopulation density
- 94965ZIP code
About Muir Beach
Muir Beach is a census designated place (CDP), unincorporated community, and beach on the Pacific Ocean. The community is located 16.5 miles (26.6 km) northwest of San Francisco in western Marin County, California, United States. Unlike many other entities in the area, it is not named directly in honor of conservationist John Muir; instead, it was named after Muir Woods National Monument to capitalize on the latter's popularity. The population was 304 at the 2020 census. The community itself flanks the northwest side of the beach.
Located about 2 miles (3 km) from the entrance to Muir Woods, the beach is about 1,000 feet (300 m) long and 200 feet (61 m) wide, with coarse sand and several large boulders. Redwood Creek empties into the beach. There is a parking lot at the beach, which is accessible via a footbridge.
The subdivision of homes was formerly called Bello Beach, and the beach itself was formerly called Big Lagoon after a freshwater lagoon that was located where the parking lot is now. Damage from 20th century dairy farms interfered with the flow of the creek and the lagoon.
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- Median household income
- $140,227
- Median home value
- $2,000,001
- Median rent
- $3,501/mo
- Median age
- 63.7
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Muir Beach had 304 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 304 |
|---|---|
| Density | 617 per sq mi (238 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Muir Beach at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Marin County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 304 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.49 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.8616° N, 122.5803° W |
| ZIP code | 94965 |
| Official website | muirbeachcsd.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0649950 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Muir Beach
- Tamalpais-Homestead Valley2.6 mi NE
- Marin City3.7 mi E
- Mill Valley3.8 mi NE
- Strawberry4.4 mi NE
- Alto4.5 mi NE
- Stinson Beach4.7 mi NW
- Sausalito4.8 mi E
- Kentfield5.3 mi N
- Belvedere6.0 mi E
- Larkspur6.1 mi NE
- Corte Madera6.3 mi NE
- Tiburon6.6 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Muir Beach
What county is Muir Beach in?
Muir Beach is in Marin County, California.
What is the population of Muir Beach, CA?
304 people lived in Muir Beach at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Muir Beach, CA?
The ZIP code of Muir Beach is 94965.
What is the elevation of Muir Beach?
312 feet (95 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Muir Beach?
Tamalpais-Homestead Valley (2.6 mi), Marin City (3.7 mi), Mill Valley (3.8 mi), Strawberry (4.4 mi), Alto (4.5 mi).
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