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Dillon Beach, California (USA)

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Dillon Beach, California (USA) is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Dillon Beach, California (USA) !
Dillon Beach, California (USA) is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Dillon Beach, California (USA) !
How to get there
Scenic route: take highway 1 north from San Francisco about 40 miles, until the town of Tomales. Take a left onto Dillon Beach Rd. Go 4 miles along Dillon Beach Road and park in the lot at the bottom of the hill. Direct route: HWY 101 North to Bodega Rd. Follow until it becomes Tomales-Petaluma Rd. Follow to Highway 1, right on Highway 1 (North) into Tomales, then left on Dillon Beach road. 4 miles along Dillon Beach Rd and park in lot at the bottom of the hill. Parking costs $5, large parking lot.
Nearest Airports
Distance
San Francisco International, CA (SFO)
115km from spot
San Jose International, CA (SJC)
175km from spot
Sacramento International, CA (SMF)
170km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Scenic route: take highway 1 north from San Francisco about 40 miles, until the town of Tomales. Take a left onto Dillon Beach Rd. Go 4 miles along Dillon Beach Road and park in the lot at the bottom of the hill. Direct route: HWY 101 North to Bodega Rd. Follow until it becomes Tomales-Petaluma Rd. Follow to Highway 1, right on Highway 1 (North) into Tomales, then left on Dillon Beach road. 4 miles along Dillon Beach Rd and park in lot at the bottom of the hill. Parking costs $5, large parking lot.
Nearest Airports
Distance
San Francisco International, CA (SFO)
115km from spot
San Jose International, CA (SJC)
175km from spot
Sacramento International, CA (SMF)
170km from spot

Dillon Beach, California, next to Petaluma, Dillon Beach, San Francisco, California (USA)

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Best Schools in San Francisco
#1: KGB Kiteboarding California
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4.4/5 (19)
#2: Boardsports California
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#3: KiteTheBay
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Riding Conditions in Dillon Beach, California (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
You can expect temps from the 50's-70's°F in summer. Area holds the fog, so you can have fog throughout the summer. Definite need for 3-2 mm or 4-3 mm wetsuit.
There is Frontal wind at Dillon Beach, California (USA).
Winds lightest in the summer, often dead. Winter weather provides some of the most reliable wind in the area. Winds between 10-30, tending to the high end.
The best moments to come to Dillon Beach, California (USA) are January, February and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
You can expect temps from the 50's-70's°F in summer. Area holds the fog, so you can have fog throughout the summer. Definite need for 3-2 mm or 4-3 mm wetsuit.
There is Frontal wind at Dillon Beach, California (USA).
Winds lightest in the summer, often dead. Winter weather provides some of the most reliable wind in the area. Winds between 10-30, tending to the high end.
The best moments to come to Dillon Beach, California (USA) are January, February and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Dillon Beach, California (USA) is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
This is one of the few private beaches left on the California coast. Good open stretch for launch.
Northerly swells bring in good chop to the mouth of Tomales Bay. The beach launch can have a nasty break to it. Playground for those who like their waves. Sharky water.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Dillon Beach, California (USA) is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
This is one of the few private beaches left on the California coast. Good open stretch for launch.
Northerly swells bring in good chop to the mouth of Tomales Bay. The beach launch can have a nasty break to it. Playground for those who like their waves. Sharky water.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in San Francisco
#1: KGB Kiteboarding California
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4.4/5 (19)
#2: Boardsports California
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4.1/5 (15)
#3: KiteTheBay
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4.9/5 (23)
Additional information
A parking is available at Dillon Beach, California (USA).
There are Showers available on the spot.
There is Food available on the spot
No specific regulations.
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