Steps from the Shore,
Nestled at Mt. Tamalpais
Sandpiper Lodging at the Beach is steps away from Stinson Beach, nestled at the base of Mt. Tamalpais. Enjoy hiking local trails, surfing, kayaking, and mountain biking, quaint restaurants, and shops. Comfortable updated rooms, kitchenettes, and cabins. Located in Marin County, convenient to San Francisco, Muir Woods, Bolinas, Mill Valley, and Point Reyes National Seashore.
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.

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

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.
See & Do
Surrounded by natural beauty — surfing, hiking, biking, and kayaking. Muir Woods 15 min away. Point Reyes 25 min.
Stinson Beach
Mt. Tamalpais
Muir Woods
“I love staying at the Sandpiper Lodging at the Beach.”
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View review excerpt →“Close to the beach & dining. Nice lighted & clean. Friendly folks. We really enjoyed our stay & Hope to return.”
View review excerpt →“Fabulous location half block from the beach. We were able to check in early.”
View review excerpt →“I loved our quaint little cottage :) I'm a bit of a sucker for details and Sandpiper did not disappoint.”
View review excerpt →“Great location! Easy walking distance to beach, restaurants, grocery store, and a couple shops. Love the gardens, sitting areas.”
View review excerpt →“The staff was amazing and super attentive and everything was immaculately clean.”
View review excerpt →“This is such a lovely place, so quiet and peaceful. The room and kitchenette were exactly what we wanted and needed.”
View review excerpt →“OMG, this place is near perfect. It's one block from the beach. You can hear the ocean from your room.”
View review excerpt →“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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Queen Rooms
Two standard queen rooms, both ground level with tile floors. Queen bed, table and chairs, TV, and mini kitchenette. Bathroom with shower and toiletries. Gas fireplace. Roll-away bed available for $30/night. Three people max.
- Queen bed
- Gas fireplace
- Table & chairs
- Mini fridge
- Microwave
- Nespresso machine

King Rooms
Two king rooms, both second level with carpet flooring. King bed, table and chairs, TV, DVD, and mini kitchenette. Bathroom with a shower and toiletries. Gas fireplace. Two people max.
- King bed
- Gas fireplace
- Table & chairs
- Mini fridge
- Microwave
- Nespresso machine

Kitchenettes
Two upstairs rooms with a queen bed, table and chairs, and kitchen with mini-fridge, microwave, sink, and cooktop. All pots, pans, dishes, and utensils included. Bathroom with shower. TV, gas fireplace. Sleeps two max.
- Queen bed
- Gas fireplace
- Two-burner cooktop
- Mini fridge & microwave
- Dishes & cookware
- Nespresso machine

Studio Cottage
Two studio cottages, each with a queen bed, full kitchen, full bath, and gas fireplace. All cookware provided. TV, fold-out twin sofa bed, dining table and chairs. Twin roll-away available for $30/night. Four people max.
- Queen bed
- Gas fireplace
- Full kitchen
- Full bath
- Twin pull-out sofa bed
- Nespresso machine

Two Bedroom Cottage
Two cottages, each with a main queen bedroom and a separate full-size bedroom. Full kitchen with all cookware. Dining table and chairs. Full bath and gas fireplace. Roll-away available for $30/night. Five people max.
- Queen bed + Full bed
- Gas fireplace
- Full kitchen
- Full bath
- Nespresso machine

The Casita
One standalone 750 sq ft two-bedroom house with open-plan living and kitchen. King bed primary room with TV. Second bedroom with twin-over-double bunk bed and twin trundle. Full kitchen, full bath, gas fireplace, and queen sofa bed.
- King bed
- Bunk: twin over double + trundle
- Queen sofa bed
- Full kitchen
- Full bath
- Gas fireplace
- Open living & dining
See & Do
Stinson Beach, Marin County
We are surrounded by natural beauty and great outdoor activities, such as surfing, hiking, biking, and kayaking. About a 15-minute drive to Muir Woods and a 25-minute drive to Point Reyes National Seashore. Stinson has several restaurants, a bookstore, a surf shop, and art galleries all within walking distance from the Sandpiper. Muir Woods visitor information
Stinson Beach
Just steps from the Sandpiper — a long, open stretch of Pacific coastline ideal for swimming, surfing, sunbathing, and walking. Local shops rent surfboards, wetsuits, stand-up paddleboards, and kayaks, with lessons available for all levels.
Mount Tamalpais
Rising directly above Stinson Beach, Mt. Tamalpais offers sweeping views of the Pacific, the Bay Area, and the redwood valleys below. A network of trails runs through meadows, forests, and ridgelines — popular with hikers, trail runners, and mountain bikers of all levels. Popular routes include the Matt Davis Trail, the Dipsea, and Railroad Grade.
Muir Woods
Part of California's Golden Gate National Recreation Area — a cathedral grove of ancient coastal redwoods just 15 minutes from the Sandpiper. Federally protected as a National Monument since 1908. Parking and shuttle reservations are now required year-round.
Plan ahead: Visit GoMuirWoods.com or call 1-800-410-2419. No cell service or WiFi on site — download your reservation before you leave.
Get Out on the Water & Trails
Make the most of Stinson's surf and the surrounding trails with local gear and guides.
Surfboards, wetsuits, boogie boards, SUPs, and skimboards. Walk-up rentals available. livewatersurfshop.com
Boards, SUPs, kayaks, wetsuits, boogie boards, and bicycles. Lessons and guided paddles available. stinsonbeachsurfandkayak.com
Local Restaurants
In Stinson BeachCasual spot with a café, bakery, wood-fired pizza, and snack shack. Morning coffee to dinner.
Breakfast and lunch cottage with a large patio.
Neighborhood market with sandwiches, salads, and groceries. Great for picnic supplies.
Historic bar in West Marin. Dine in, take out, and live music.
Neighborhood café serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with local ingredients.
Wine bar with small bites and outdoor dining.
Farm-to-table dishes and a spacious garden patio.
Fresh, local oysters on Tomales Bay. By the dozen on-site or to go.
About & Amenities
Sandpiper Lodging at the Beach
Sandpiper Lodging at the Beach is located in Stinson Beach, California, a charming little beach town, less than an hour north of San Francisco. We are a comfortable beach hotel just off of Highway 1 offering beach lodging, motel rooms, cottages, and kitchenettes. Steps away from the 3-mile-long Stinson Beach. Our guests can walk to hiking trails, restaurants, and shops. Our hotel is a short drive to Muir Woods, Bolinas, Mill Valley, and Point Reyes National Seashore.
We are perfectly situated for numerous day trips. Our rooms and cottages are tastefully furnished and contain everything to make your stay comfortable, including in-room refrigerators, coffee, and tea, gas fireplaces, flat-screen TV with cable, wireless internet, comfortable queen and king-size beds, and linen duvets. Sandpiper Lodging at the Beach is a very cozy place to curl up, even in a winter storm. The charming 100-year-old redwood cottages are clean and feature well-equipped kitchens and a cozy atmosphere that feels like home. Our private garden for our guests' relaxation creates a great place to sit with your morning coffee or tea, or a glass of wine after the beach or a day on the trails. A pleasant BBQ and picnic area offer a little piece of solitude.
Hotel Amenities
- Free resident car parking
- Free WiFi access
- Gas fireplaces in every room
- T.V.
- DVD's
- Board games
- Bespoke toiletries
- Outdoor shower
- Beach towels
- Tea, coffee, & hot chocolate
- Iron & ironing board
- Hairdryers
- 100% non-smoking facility
- No pets
For service animal information, please see our policies.
Stinson Beach, CA 94970
For check-in/out times, cancellation policy, and accessibility information, please visit the links below.
Policies
Check-in time is 3:00 pm. We cannot guarantee early check-ins. Check-out time is 11:00 am. We cannot guarantee late check-outs. Unauthorized late checkouts will result in an additional one night's room rent charge to your credit card on file.
Incoming guests can cancel their reservation up to 7 days before their check-in date without penalty. Cancellations within 7 days prior to the check-in date will result in the full room charge for all rooms and the number of nights reserved to the credit card on file.
Important: A cancellation is not complete until the booking party receives a cancellation confirmation email.
Group Bookings (4+ rooms): One month cancellation policy. A non-refundable deposit for the first night's rent will be taken 30 days prior to arrival.
Payment in full is due at check-in. We accept Visa, Mastercard, and cash. If you are not here by 7:00 pm, your credit card on file will be charged for the balance due in full.
All persons renting a room must be at least 25 years of age and must have a valid Visa or Mastercard credit card. Minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Parents cannot book rooms for their children to use without accompanying them during the entire stay.
To ensure a clean, allergy-free lodging experience, we do not allow pets — with the exception of service animals as required by law. Dogs are not allowed to be left in vehicles parked in our lot at any time. Anyone found with an unauthorized pet will be asked to leave and charged a minimum $100 cleaning fee plus the full room amount.
Smoking is not permitted inside any hotel building or within ten feet of an open door or window. Please be considerate of other guests and non-smokers. Smoking inside our buildings will result in a minimum $100 additional cleaning fee charged to your credit card on file.
Each room has a maximum person occupancy that cannot be exceeded (children ages 2 and up count). Group gatherings of individuals other than registered hotel guests are not permitted. Rollaway beds are available for $30/night.
This property is privately owned and reserves the right to refuse service to anyone or to evict any registered guest at any time if deemed necessary without refund of room charge. Reasons for eviction include but are not limited to: domestic violence, damage to hotel property, safety concerns, or disturbance of other guests.
Guests will be charged for any damaged or lost hotel property that occurred during their stay. The hotel will not be held responsible for accidents or injury to guests or for loss of money, jewelry, or personal possessions of any kind during their stay. It is the responsibility of each departing guest to check to make sure they have all their possessions before checking out. We do have a lost & found — please call to check.
It is the policy of Sandpiper Lodging at the Beach to continually update and maintain its website to ensure compliance with ADA requirements. We have handicapped accessible parking near the entrance with sufficient room for a ramp. We do not have any rooms that do not require at least one step up. We do not have elevators. Our garden area is accessible. Doorway widths to rooms: 34". Doorways to bathrooms: 27". No roll-in shower or roll-under sink. A shower stool is available upon request. All guest amenities can be lowered to accommodate guests upon request.
Questions? Call us at (415) 868-1632 or email info@sandpiperstinsonbeach.com
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