Rodeo Lagoon, San Francisco

Name: Rodeo Lagoon
Address: San Francisco, United States

#95 among attractions in San Francisco

Natural attraction, Nature, Lake

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Rodeo Lagoon is a coastal lagoon located in the Marin Headlands division of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which is in southern Marin County, California. This brackish water body is separated from the Pacific Ocean by a sand bar that forms Rodeo Beach. Rodeo Lagoon stretches approximately 900 metres by 250 metres, and is about 2 metres deep at its maximum depth. It covers a surface area of about 15 hectares. ()

Length: 2953 ftWidth: 820 ftMaximum depth: 7 ftElevation: 7 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°49'51"N, 122°31'55"W

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Rodeo Lagoon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nike Missile Site SF-88, Point Bonita Lighthouse, The Marine Mammal Center, Headlands Center for the Arts.

~1970 ftSE
Military base, National park, Museum
Nike Missile Site SF-88, Mill Valley
10 min walk • Nestled in the rolling hills of Marin County, California, lies a relic of the Cold War era, the Nike Missile Site SF-88. This historic site offers a unique window into the United States' military past, serving as a history museum that attracts tourists with an interest...
1.1 miS
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Point Bonita Lighthouse, Marin Headlands
27 min walk • Perched on the rugged cliffs of the Marin Headlands, the Point Bonita Lighthouse serves as a beacon of history and beauty within Marin County, California. Established in 1855, this lighthouse has stood the test of time, guiding mariners through the treacherous waters...
~1670 ftN
Nature and wildlife, Specialty museum, Park
The Marine Mammal Center, Sausalito
9 min walk • The Marine Mammal Center is a private, non-profit U.S. organization that was established in 1975 for the purpose of rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing marine mammals who are injured, ill or abandoned.
0.6 miE
Event space, Museum
Headlands Center for the Arts, Marin Headlands
15 min walk • Headlands Center for the Arts hosts an internationally recognized artist-in-residence program, and interdisciplinary public programs. It is situated in a campus of artist-renovated military buildings in the Marin Headlands, in Marin County, California.
~1570 ftSW
Beach
Rodeo Beach, Sausalito
8 min walk • Rodeo Beach is a beach in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area located in Marin County, California, United States, two miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge.
0.5 miSW
Island
Bird Island, San Francisco
14 min walk • Bird Island is a small island between Point Bonita and Rodeo Cove in southern Marin County, California. It is located off the coast of Marin Headlands, about three miles from San Francisco.
1 miW
Neighbourhood
Centissima Reef, Sausalito
26 min walk • Centissima Reef is the reef which surrounds Sears Rock west of Rodeo Beach in the Pacific Ocean off Marin County, California. Some early reports refer to Centissima Rock and Sears Rock as separate sub-surface navigation hazards, but present-day nautical charts show Sears Rock as part of the larger Centissima Reef.

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Which popular attractions are close to Rodeo Lagoon?

Nearby attractions include Rodeo Beach, Sausalito (8 min walk), The Marine Mammal Center, Sausalito (9 min walk), Nike Missile Site SF-88, Mill Valley (10 min walk), Bird Island, San Francisco (14 min walk).

Rodeo Lagoon, San Francisco

Facts and practical information

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Rodeo Lagoon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nike Missile Site SF-88, Mill Valley

Point Bonita Lighthouse, Marin Headlands

The Marine Mammal Center, Sausalito

Headlands Center for the Arts, Marin Headlands

Rodeo Beach, Sausalito

Bird Island, San Francisco

Centissima Reef, Sausalito

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rodeo Lagoon?