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Address:1208 Pierce Point Road
Inverness, California
Spanning 2,000 acres, 40 miles north of San Francisco, Tomales Bay State Park is rich in history as well as natural beauty. Originally the habitat of the Coast Miwok people, the area became a State Park only in 1952. Today, Tomales contains four beach areas, including Indian, Heart's desire, Pebble and Shell beaches, which are accessible by trail or boat. Indian beach boasts a fantastic interpretive exhibit on the Miwok and has two reconstructed dwellings which visitors are welcome to check out. There are plenty of hiking trails, and opportunities to swim or go clamming or boating. With all of this plus endless wildlife viewing, Tomales Bay State Park is a lovely getaway for all.
From Tomales Bay State Park - California:
The Coast Miwok people were the first to inhabit the coastal area of sheltered coves, beaches, tidal marshes, and forest of Bishop pines now known as Tomales Bay State Park, forty miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Sir Francis Drake was the first explorer to land in this area in 1579, followed by the Spanish in 1595. Russian and German scientists explored the area in the early 1800s. In the 1940s, real estate developers began to purchase large areas of beachfront land, prompting local residents and conservation groups to save this area as a park. In 1952, Tomales Bay State Park was formally dedicated and opened to the public.