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Stinson Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Stinson Beach

With a population of 632, Stinson Beach is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Stinson Beach to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Stinson Beach

Stinson Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stinson Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stinson Beach

Plane

Although Stinson Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 24 miles from Stinson Beach. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Alaska Airlines, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Stinson Beach departs from New York and takes around 5h 56m.

Car

Another option to get to Stinson Beach is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 15 miles from Stinson Beach. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Stinson Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to San Francisco Airport (SFO), which is located 24 miles from Stinson Beach. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Alaska Airlines, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Stinson Beach departs from New York and takes around 5h 56m.

Car

Another option to get to Stinson Beach is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 15 miles from Stinson Beach. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Stinson Beach

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Stinson Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stinson Beach

Most booked hotels in Stinson Beach

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Acqua Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 550 reviews)
$295+
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Best Western Corte Madera Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 861 reviews)
$162+
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Marin Suites Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1652 reviews)
$134+
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Holiday Inn Express Mill Valley San Francisco Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1060 reviews)
$173+
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Travelodge by Wyndham Mill Valley/Sausalito
2 stars
Good (7.3, 849 reviews)
$102+
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Muir Woods Lodge
2 stars
Good (7, 1204 reviews)
$111+
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Renting a car in Stinson Beach

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Stinson Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Stinson Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

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