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Jean & John Starkweather Shoreline Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 138 Google reviews · Running trail in San Rafael, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Jean & John Starkweather Shoreline Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Paved path along the waterfront of a serene beach for walking the dog or just enjoying the views.
What runners say about Jean & John Starkweather Shoreline Park
“Nice trail to walk ppl like to swim in the bay ppl do water activity/sport porta potty sorta clean i dont use it.”
“Easy parking public restroom with hand sanitizer, beautiful views and lots of benches make this a great Park for a walk picnic or.”
“Quiet scenic place to walk, jog or ride bike on paved trail”
“Hidden treasure this beach is dog friendly and so are most of the people who go there, been going here for 30 years plus”
Easy parking public restroom with hand sanitizer, beautiful views and lots of benches make this a great Park for a walk picnic or. Workout!
ADA accessible trail that has gorgeous views of the bay, Richmond Bridge, Mt. Tam, and East Bay hills. The trail is flat and fully paved, so it's good for bikers and people who want an easy, scenic walk.
What a great hidden spot!! I never knew this trail was here and love how close to the water and nature you are. Super convenient parking
Such a nice place to walk. I do it regularly at Sunrise. Absolutely beautiful, friendly people and their dogs. A local treasure.
Trail conditions & character
“Easy parking public restroom with hand sanitizer, beautiful views and lots of benches make this a great Park for a walk picnic or.”
“Easy parking public restroom with hand sanitizer, beautiful views and lots of benches make this a great Park for a walk picnic or.”
“Hidden treasure this beach is dog friendly and so are most of the people who go there, been going here for 30 years plus”
“The trail is flat and fully paved, so it's good for bikers and people who want an easy, scenic walk.”
“Easy parking public restroom with hand sanitizer, beautiful views and lots of benches make this a great Park for a walk picnic or.”
“Quiet scenic place to walk, jog or ride bike on paved trail”
“The trail is flat and fully paved, so it's good for bikers and people who want an easy, scenic walk.”
“ADA accessible trail that has gorgeous views of the bay, Richmond Bridge, Mt.”
Plan your run at Jean & John Starkweather Shoreline Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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