Stinson Beach
Census-designated place in Marin County, California
Stinson Beach is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Marin County, California, with 541 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 26 ft (8 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bolinas, 3.4 miles W.
- 541residents (2020 Census)
- 26 ftelevation · 8 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.3 km²
- 606 / sq mipopulation density
- 94970ZIP code
About Stinson Beach
Stinson Beach is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Marin County, California, on the west coast of the United States. Stinson Beach is located east-southeast of Bolinas, right across the channel that terminates the bay mouth bar of the Bolinas Lagoon. at an elevation of 26 feet (8 m). The population of the Stinson Beach CDP was 541 at the 2020 census.
Stinson Beach is about a 35-minute drive from the Golden Gate Bridge on California State Route 1 (the Shoreline Highway). It is near important attractions such as Muir Woods National Monument, Muir Beach, and Mount Tamalpais.
Stinson Beach is a popular day trip for people in the San Francisco Bay Area and for tourists visiting Northern California. Although most visitors arrive by private car, Stinson Beach is linked to Marin City by a daily bus service, and the network of hiking trails around Mount Tamalpais also reaches the town. The beach is one of the cleanest in the state, and sandy, unlike the rockier neighboring beach in Bolinas.
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Living in Stinson Beach
- Median household income
- $132,857
- Median home value
- $1,493,400
- Median age
- 71.1
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Stinson Beach had 541 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 541 |
|---|---|
| Density | 606 per sq mi (234 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Stinson Beach at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Marin County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 541 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.89 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9025° N, 122.6501° W |
| ZIP code | 94970 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0674172 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Stinson Beach
- Bolinas3.4 mi W
- Muir Beach4.7 mi SE
- Kentfield5.5 mi NE
- Mill Valley5.9 mi E
- Tamalpais-Homestead Valley6.3 mi E
- Ross6.4 mi NE
- Fairfax6.7 mi NE
- San Anselmo7.0 mi NE
- Larkspur7.1 mi E
- Woodacre7.1 mi N
- Alto7.2 mi E
- San Geronimo7.2 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Stinson Beach
What county is Stinson Beach in?
Stinson Beach is in Marin County, California.
What is the population of Stinson Beach, CA?
541 people lived in Stinson Beach at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Stinson Beach, CA?
The ZIP code of Stinson Beach is 94970.
What is the elevation of Stinson Beach?
26 feet (8 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Stinson Beach?
Bolinas (3.4 mi), Muir Beach (4.7 mi), Kentfield (5.5 mi), Mill Valley (5.9 mi), Tamalpais-Homestead Valley (6.3 mi).
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