Stinson Beach shoreline and blue lifeguard tower

Sandpiper Lodging at the Beach

Stinson Beach, CA

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Steps from the Shore,
Nestled at Mt. Tamalpais

Sandpiper Lodging at the Beach is a family-owned boutique hotel in Stinson Beach, Marin County, just steps from the beach and within walking distance of local restaurants, cafés and shops. Nestled at the base of Mount Tamalpais near San Francisco, it’s a welcoming base for exploring Muir Woods, Bolinas and Point Reyes National Seashore.

Coastal location map: a star marks Sandpiper at the southeastern end of Stinson Beach. Bolinas is across the lagoon to the northwest; Point Reyes is farther north along the coast.

Rooms & Cottages

We offer a range of accommodations, from queen and king rooms to full cottages, all equipped with Wi-Fi, gas fireplaces, and beach towels.

King Room
Rooms & Kitchenettes
From $185 / night

Queen and king rooms with gas fireplaces, mini kitchenettes, and cozy furnishings.

Cottages
Cottages & The Casita
From $300 / night

Studio and two-bedroom cottages with full kitchens, ideal for families and groups.

The Garden

The garden at Sandpiper Lodging offers a quiet place to relax, surrounded by trees, blooming flowers, and comfortable seating. Guests can stretch out on lounge chairs or gather in shaded spots under the pepper trees, a simple, welcoming space that adds to the calm and laid-back atmosphere of your stay.

Garden lounge chairs Garden path Garden chairs Garden tables

See & Do

Surrounded by natural beauty: surfing, hiking, biking, and kayaking. Muir Woods 15 min away. Point Reyes 25 min.

Stinson Beach

Stinson Beach

Mount Tamalpais

Mt. Tamalpais

Muir Woods

Muir Woods

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Elisa Uribe
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★★★★★

“I love staying at the Sandpiper Lodging at the Beach.”

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sharon jarvis
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★★★★★

“I would definitely stay here again!”

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Bonnie Karlsen
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★★★★★

“Close to the beach & dining. Nice lighted & clean. Friendly folks. We really enjoyed our stay & Hope to return.”

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Christine
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★★★★★

“Fabulous location half block from the beach. We were able to check in early.”

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Alison Spells
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★★★★★

“I loved our quaint little cottage :) I'm a bit of a sucker for details and Sandpiper did not disappoint.”

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Richard Kreger
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★★★★★

“Great location! Easy walking distance to beach, restaurants, grocery store, and a couple shops. Love the gardens, sitting areas.”

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Presh Info
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★★★★★

“The staff was amazing and super attentive and everything was immaculately clean.”

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Jeffrey Dean
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★★★★★

“This is such a lovely place, so quiet and peaceful. The room and kitchenette were exactly what we wanted and needed.”

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heather clancy
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★★★★★

“OMG, this place is near perfect. It's one block from the beach. You can hear the ocean from your room.”

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kyle miller
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★★★★★

“What a great spot. I went on a spontaneous overnighter and discovered this beautiful place. Heather was really helpful and inviting.”

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