Watch CBS News

Eye On The Bay: Bay Area Beach Tour - 6/2/11

Check it out as we cruise our way to over 30 beautiful bay area beaches chosen by some of the Eye on the Bay staff and YOU, our viewers.  From great views to the perfect road trip pit stop we even pop in some restaurants with the best beach bites.

.

SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL BEACHES:

Pebble Beach/Bean Hollow (3 miles south of Pescadero on Highway 1) 
www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=527

Limantour Beach (Brian's pick on the Point Reyes National Seashore)www.nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/beaches.htm

Alamere Waterfall
Here is a great link to help guide you to the falls:
www.waterfallswest.com/waterfall.php?id=247

.

OVERLOOKS:

Muir Beach Overlook:
www.nps.gov/goga/muir-beach.htm

Gray Whale Cove/Devil's Slide Overlook
http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=528

Pigeon Point Lighthouse Overlook
210 Pigeon Point Road
Pescadero, CA  94060
(650) 879-0633

.

HIDDEN BEACHES:

Cowell Ranch State Beach  (5 minutes south of Half Moon Bay)
www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24322


Pirate's Cove (0.7 mile hike south of Muir Beach in Marin)
From the Muir Beach parking lot, head across the walking bridge, and up the Fire Road, where you'll find the main trail.  From our experience, it's best to hit the beach on a low tide, as it's super small, but very stunning if you time it right!

McClure's Beach (16 miles west of Pt. Reyes Station in Marin)
For more information on McClures, along with directions to a host of Marin beaches, log onto: www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24322

.

TOP "NON-OCEAN BEACHES":

Chrissy Field Beach
www.parksconservancy.org/our-work/crissy

Lake Anza at Tilden Park
www.ebparks.org/parks/tilden

China Camp State Beach
(415) 456-0766
www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=466

.

BEACH DINING:

Crabcakes at the River's End
11048 Highway 1
Jenner, CA 95450
(707) 865-2484
www.ilovesunsets.com

Taco Bell
on the beach in Pacifica
5200 Coast Hwy
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-4210

Surfer's Grill on Stinson Beach (located in the Lifeguard Tower)
(415) 868-1777

.

BEACH LODGING:

Kirby Cove
This is an amazing campsite in the southern Marin Headlands, with a super-secluded beach, and a stunning view of the Golden Gate Bridge.
(415) 331-1540
www.parksconservancy.org/visit/park-sites/kirby-cove.html

Steep Ravine Campground
Just south of Stinson Beach, you'll find this little known batch of rustic wood cabins, perched atop the cliff, with a commanding view of Stinson Beach.  For reservations and information, call: (415)388-2070

Cypress Inn
407 Mirada Road
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 726-6002
www.cypressinn.com

Davenport Roadhouse
1 Davenport Avenue
Davenport, CA 95017
(831) 426-8801
www.davenportroadhouse.com

.

ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS:

San Gregorio General Store
(650) 726-0565
www.sangregoriostore.com

Swanton Berry Farm
(831) 469-8804
www.swantonberryfarm.com

Muir Woods
www.nps.gov/muwo

Pelican Inn
(415) 383-6000
www.pelicaninn.com


View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.