Outdoors
Beaches near Richmond
30 named beaches within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Beaches within 37 mi
30
Closest
3.7 mi
Albany Beach
Within 10 miles
4
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 30 places loads as you scroll.
All beaches, nearest first
- 3.7miAlbany Beachsand
- 6miLake Anza Beach
- 7.8miRadio Beachsand
- 8.6miBarker Beach
- 10.8miKirby Beach
- 11.7miMarshall's Beachsand
- 12miEncinal Beachsand
- 12.1miCrane Cove Beach
- 12.3miBaker Beachsand
- 12.4miCrown Memorial State Beach
- 12.6miRodeo Beachsand
- 12.7miGlass Beach
- 12.7miChina Beach, San Francisco
- 12.9miTennessee Beachsand
- 13.6miMuir Beach
- 14.7miOcean Beach
- 17.9miPhillip Burton Memorial Beach
- 19.3miThornton State Beach
- 20miAgate Beach
- 22.4miSharp Park Beach
- 24miRockaway Beach
- 24.6miPacifica State Beachsand
- 24.8miSan Pedro Beach
- 25.1miShelter Cove, Pacifica
- 27.1miGray Whale Cove State Beach
- 27.2miDevils Slide Beach
- 28.3miMontara State Beach
- 28.4miMontara Beach
- 31.2miMiramar Beach
- 31.7miDunes Beach
Straight-line distance from the center of Richmond; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Rip currents are the leading surf hazard. If caught, swim parallel to shore until you are out of the current.
Bacteria levels rise after storms; many counties post advisories for 72 hours after rain.
Dogs, alcohol, fires and parking rules differ from beach to beach. Check the posted signs or the park’s website.
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Questions
What is the closest beach to Richmond?
Albany Beach, about 3.7 miles from the center of Richmond.
How many beaches are near Richmond?
30 named beaches are within 37 miles, 4 of them within 10 miles.
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