Drake's Beach
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Drake's Beach is believed by some people to be the spot where Drake landed his Golden Hinde in 1579, although others think he came ashore in Bodega Bay, Tomales Bay, Coos Bay, or even Santa Barbara. Whatever the case, suitless sunbathing takes place on a spotty basis on the Point Reyes shore that "bares" his name, which is close to a memorial named after him. The area is just north of Drake's Beach.
Legal status:
Part of Point Reyes National Seashore.
How to find it:
From San Francisco, follow Highway 101 north to the Sir Francis Drake Boulevard exit. Stay on Sir Francis Drake through San Anselmo and Lagunitas. At the intersection with Highway 1, go north to the Point Reyes National Seashore headquarters in Olema. Pick up a map, then follow Sir Francis Drake Boulevard to Drake's Beach Road and stay on it until you reach the beach. If you wind up at Point Reyes Lighthouse, you've gone too far.
The beach:
Beautiful, untamed, and sandy.
The crowd:
Visited mostly by non-nudists, Drake's also attracts a few discreet skinny-dippers.
Problems:
Cold water; wind; directions could be improved.
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