Muir Beach preserves a sandy strip of coastline where Redwood Creek reaches the ocean. High bluffs border the beach to the north and south, while wetlands and a lagoon can be found behind the beach. Nearby, the Muir Beach Overlook provides spectacular panoramic views in every direction (when the weather's clear, of course). North of the beach is the small community of Muir Beach.

Activities and Regulations

Hours:

• Last Sunday of January 6 pm
  (collect fees until 4:30pm, Vistor Center closes at 5:30 pm)
• Second Sunday of March 8 pm
  (collect fees until 6 pm, Vistor Center closes at 7:30 pm)
  note: this is also the start of Daylight Savings Time
• Third Sunday of September 7 pm
  (collect fees until 6 pm, Vistor Center closes at 6:30 pm)
• Second Sunday of October 6 pm
  (collect fees until 4:30 pm, Vistor Center closes at 5:30pm)
• First Sunday of November 5 pm
  (collect fees until 4:30 pm, Vistor Center closes at 4:30pm)
  note: this is also the end of Daylight Savings Time

Picnicking: There is a developed picnic area at the south end of the parking lot. Amenities include tables, grills, pit toilets, water (subject to availability in low-water times), and garbage cans.

Pets are permitted on the beach and in the picnic area. They must be on a leash of no longer than six feet at all times.

Fires are permitted in designated fire rings only. Grills are found in the picnic area, and three fire rings are found on the beach near the south end of the parking lot.

Beachcombing can be a wonderful way to explore the beach. Numerous shells and sea animals can be found along the water, and seals and sea lions are sometimes spotted offshore. Remember: All animals, plants, rocks, shells, and historic objects are protected in National Parks. Take nothing but memories, leave nothing but footprints.

Swimming: If you go into the water, use extreme caution. There are no lifeguards on duty at Muir Beach. Rogue waves and undertoe currents can occur without warning. Sharks have been sighted in the area. Swimming and wading is not permitted in the lagoon in order to protect wildlife habitat.

Please read the bulletin boards in the parking lot for the most current information and safety advisories.