STINSON BEACH

Stinson Beach

Community Type: Small beach town   Population: ~600

Vibe: Beach town, artsy, relaxed, weekend-destination

Stinson Beach is the main beach destination Marin County. The town has a handful of restaurants, a general store, a post office, and a real community feel among year-round residents. The beach is over a mile long, with Bolinas Lagoon on one side and the open Pacific on the other.

Neighborhoods & Character

The main residential grid is a few blocks deep behind the beach. Seadrift is a gated community on the lagoon with larger homes and its own private beach. The Calles (Calle del Arroyo, del Mar, etc.) are the local streets with modest homes and vacation rentals.

Amenities

A general store, the Parkside Cafe, a few shops, post office and the Stinson Beach Community Center. Fairfax or Mill Valley are 45 minutes away.

Nature & Outdoor Access

The beach for surfing and Bolinas Lagoon for kayaking and birding. Mount Tamalpais trailheads nearby. The Dipsea Trail from Mill Valley ends at Stinson Beach.

Things to Consider

Commuting anywhere from Stinson Beach involves the winding Panoramic Highway or Hwy 1 — plan for 45-60 minutes to anywhere in Marin on weekdays. Weekend traffic coming the other direction can be significant. Seasonal crowds in summer.

Lunch Stop: Parkside Cafe, 43 Arenal Ave — breakfast and lunch, fish tacos, chowder, outdoor seating

 

Overview for STINSON BEACH, CA

372 people live in STINSON BEACH, where the median age is 69.2 and the average individual income is $68,723. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

372

Total Population

69.2 years

Median Age

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$68,723

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for STINSON BEACH, CA

STINSON BEACH has 187 households, with an average household size of 1.99. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in STINSON BEACH do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

372

Total Population

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

69.2

Median Age

50.81 / 49.19%

Men vs Women

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

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187

Total Households

1.99

Average Household Size

$68,723

Average individual Income

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
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30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

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