KiteGlobeDillon Beach
Dillon Beach is a kiteboarding spot near San Francisco in USA, with open ocean conditions, best ridden in January, February, December.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | California |
| Nearest town | San Francisco |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, December |
| Coordinates | 38.2492, -122.9683 |
About Dillon Beach
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.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Dillon Beach?
The best time to kite Dillon Beach is January, February, December.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Dillon Beach offers open ocean conditions (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Dillon Beach?
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.
Hazards at Dillon Beach
Animals, None.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.