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April 30, 2022
Stinson Beach, CA
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Stinson Beach is a small beach town located about 45 minutes north of San Francisco along Highway 1. It is about 1 hour and 15 minutes from both the San Francisco and Oakland airports. For guests coming from out of town, we recommend staying in Stinson Beach or in nearby Bolinas. As many of the accommodation options in this area are house rentals, teaming up for a group rental is often the most cost-effective strategy. Please book soon -- these are small towns with limited options! We provide more info about lodging on the FAQ page. While there is a bus that travels from San Francisco to Stinson, you will most likely need to rent a car or hitch a ride with friends. If you're staying in Stinson or Bolinas, we ask that you use our wedding shuttles on the day of the wedding. Finally, please note that the road between San Francisco and Stinson Beach is notoriously tortuous with a steep drop off. Nighttime driving is inadvisable for all but the most experienced & sober drivers.

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Seadrift Co Realtors

2 Dipsea Road
Stinson Beach, CA 94970
 (415) 868-1791

This rental agency handles most of the houses in Seadrift, the semi-private beach community where the ceremony will take place. The most expensive properties are directly on the beach, however there are a number of options around the lagoon that also offer swimming and access to a shared area of beach with decent surfing. This option probably makes the most sense for families or groups of four or more. Of note, their website states that they have a seven day minimum. THIS IS NOT TRUE FOR 2022!! You can reach out to them about staying in a house for two or more nights and they will help you out.

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Airbnb

Airbnb has about 20 rentals in Stinson Beach and Bolinas, starting around $250/night.

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Highway 1 Properties

The go-to site for house rentals in the Stinson Beach area, this site has rentals in the Seadrift community and in and around the town of Stinson Beach. Prices start around $200/night but quickly become much more expensive (although reasonable with a big group). There is a 2-night minimum.

Hotel

Smiley's Saloon, Hotel & Kitchen

41 Wharf Road
Bolinas, CA 94924
 (415) 868-1311

Located in famously counterculture Bolinas, Smiley's recently remodeled and upgraded their seven rooms. **Reservations for individual rooms (starting from $200/night) open on 12/1.** Of note, there is a "Captain's Quarters" suite that can accommodate a group. We'll have a shuttle from Bolinas so you won't need to drive if you stay here!

Hotel

Sandpiper Lodging at the Beach

1 Marine Way
Stinson Beach, CA 94970
 (415) 868-1632

This sweet inn is in the heart of Stinson Beach, just a 2 minute walk from the reception location. All of the doubles at this hotel have already been booked by guests, but it is ** worth inquiring about the 6-person family cottage ** ($500/night) if you have a group. Two-night minimum.

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