Muir Beach (GGNRA)
Managed by National Park Service
192 acres2.6 mi of trail
Owl Trail
Dogs usually limited
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Muir Beach
More than half of Muir Beach’s land is conserved: 59%
59% of Muir Beach’s land is conserved, about 183 acres. The biggest trail networks: Muir Beach (GGNRA) (2.6 mi). 166 acres are parks and preserves, 532 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
59%
183 acres · of 0.5 sq mi of land
Trails
3.1 mi
6.3 per sq mi of land
Park land
166 ac
532 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Muir Beach (GGNRA), with 2.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Managed by National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration
2 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Who protects it
183 conserved acres
59% of Muir Beach’s land. Who manages Muir Beach’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
National Park Service179 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits8 ac
Other or Unknown Federal Land1 ac
National Recreation Area · 178 acPrivate Conservation · 7 acRecreation or Education Easement · 1 acUnknown Easement · 1 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 1 acre is a conservation easement, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate National Recreation Area National Recreation Area | National Park Service | 178 | Open |
| Spindrift Preserve Private Conservation | Land trusts & nonprofits | 7 | Closed |
Things to do
6 places to go in Muir Beach
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Muir Beach
Muir Beach Community Center Playground
DirectionsScenic views in Muir Beach
Muir Beach OverlookIn Muir Beach (GGNRA)
DirectionsPlus 1 scenic view without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Picnic areas in Muir Beach
3 picnic areas without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Trails & water
2 named trails
Named trails
Unpaved · 1.6 mi
Owl Trail1.0 mi
Coastal Trail0.1 mi
When to get out
The best walking months in Muir Beach: April to August
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.8 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.1 | 14.2 | 14.8 | 14.5 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.1 | 9.6 |
| High (°F) | 56 | 58 | 60 | 62 | 64 | 68 | 69 | 71 | 71 | 69 | 62 | 56 |
| Rain (in) | 6.4 | 6.4 | 4.7 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.5 | 3.6 | 7.3 |
July is the driest month (under 0.1 in) and September the warmest (highs of 71 °F). 7.3 inches fall in December, the wettest month. The climate in Muir Beach →
Questions about parks and trails in Muir Beach
Where can I hike in Muir Beach?
The longest trail networks: Muir Beach (GGNRA), 2.6 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Muir Beach’s trails?
Muir Beach (GGNRA) and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Muir Beach?
56,565 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Muir Beach or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 166 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Muir Beach neighbors.
Share a tip
Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →