Paradise Beach Park

Directions

Paradise Beach Park is located at 3450 Paradise Drive, Tiburon. From Hwy 101 in Mill Valley, take exit 447 for Tiburon Blvd (Hwy 131) east 1.8 miles. Turn left onto Trestle Glen Blvd, right onto Paradise Dr, and follow for 1.5 miles. The park is on the left.

Parking

A public parking lot is available at Paradise Beach Park. Parking is limited. Plan to arrive early on weekends, holidays, and other popular times.

Public Transit

• Golden Gate Highway and Transportation District [External]
• Marin Transit Trip Planner [External]

You can also dial 511 to find out about transit options from your location.

• Dogs and other domestic animals are not allowed, with the exception of dogs trained and used as service animals, as defined by the American with Disabilities Act.
• Keep the park clean and litter-free. Use garbage cans provided, and carry out all your belongings.
• Keep the park peaceful. Loud noise and amplified music are not allowed.
• No smoking, campstoves, and campfires. Fires are only allowed within designated BBQ pits.
• No camping or overnight stays.
• Groups of 20 or more people must make an advance reservation. Learn more about group reservations.
• Some park locations may require permits for commercial use, including tours, classes, camps, film, or photography. Learn about permit applications.
• Fishing is allowed subject to regulations of California Fish and Game, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Marin County Parks. Valid fishing license [External] is required when fishing from the shore.
• Do not follow, approach, or feed wildlife.

In an emergency, call 911. To report an incident use this online form.

Always listen to park rangers. Rule violations can result in citation and fines. Read the official Parks regulations: Marin County Municipal Code Title 10.

Call (415) 473-6387 for more information regarding allowable types and use of mobility devices for people with qualified disabilities.

MIWOK VILLAGE

Prior to the arrival of Europeans, the area surrounding Paradise Beach Park hosted a Native American Coast Miwok village inhabited by the Huimens Tribe.

MEXICAN LAND GRANT

In 1834, Governor Jose Figuerioa deeded 7,845-acre Rancho Corte Madera del Presidio to European settler John Reed. In 1836, Reed married Hilaria Sanchez, daughter of the commandant of the Presidio.

COD FISHERY

The Paradise Beach property was purchased by John A. Roebling’s Sons Company and used as a cod fishery between 1877 and 1904.

NAVY STATION

In 1904, the U.S. Navy acquired the property for use as as a coaling station. President Theodore Roosevelt visited the site with the Great White Fleet in 1908. By 1909, the Navy had built large U-shaped piers, movable platforms with coal chutes, and other facilities. Eventually, coal fuel for Navy ships was replaced by oil. From 1933 to 1937 John A. Roebling’s Sons Company used the site to reel cables for the Golden Gate Bridge. From 1931 to 1940 the Navy also loaned part of the property to the State of California to establish the first nautical training school..

ANTI-SUBMARINE NET DEPOT

In 1940, the base became an anti-submarine net supply depot. Navy personnel constructed over 100,000 tons of anti-submarine nets, used to protect harbors along the Pacific Coast. The facility was reactivated during the Korean War, and permanently decommissioned in 1958.  

BAYSIDE PARK

In 1959, Marin County acquired the property as parkland, creating Tiburon Uplands and Paradise Beach Park.