Muir Beach is named for pioneering environmentalist John Muir. Nearby is the Pelican Inn, a quaint English-style pub. Complaints from nearby homeowners prompted 23 arrests in 2000-2001. As of early 2003, it appears that the complaining parties have moved away, and law enforcement has abated.
Location: Marin County
Description: Striking setting with a creek and dense woods
Crescent-shaped beach with lots of privacy
Excellent sand
Best sun from late morning to mid afternoon
Frequently windy and foggy, nice during Indian Summer
Crescent-shaped beach with lots of privacy
Excellent sand
Best sun from late morning to mid afternoon
Frequently windy and foggy, nice during Indian Summer
Who's at Muir Beach: More than 100 visitors on a warm day
Straights, gays, singles, families, couples, seniors
Some gawkers
Straights, gays, singles, families, couples, seniors
Some gawkers
Muir Beach Facilities: Vault toilets at the main beach. Picnic tables, pay phone in parking lot
Muir Beach Activities: Swimming
Getting to Muir Beach: Muir Beach Map and Driving Directions
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Laws regarding nudity at the naturist beach vary by location and fines are stiff in some places. I have made every effort to provide accurate information, but the responsibility for knowing the law at Muir Beach is yours.
Nude or naturist beach neophytes, please be respectful of others and read the Nude Beach and Topless Beach Etiquette guidelines before you go to a nude beach and check the nudity laws too.
