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Visitors may continue to enjoy the park during the off season by parking outside the gate and walking in during these same hours. Please be aware that facilities are closed during the off season.</p> <p>Enjoy scenic views of Penobscot Bay while you picnic or fish. The park's crescent-shaped sand beach allows swimming in a gentle surf. Swimmers should note that there are no lifeguards. </p> <p>Activities:</p> <ul> <li>Fishing</li> <li>Picnicking</li> <li>Swimming</li> <li>Watchable wildlife</li> </ul> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/san-mateo-ca/report/place/birch-point-state-park-owls-head-me.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. 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Open 9:00 a.m. to sunset daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day Fee charged. Visitors may continue to enjoy the park during the off season by parking outside the gate and walking in during these same hours. Please be aware that facilities are closed during the off season.
Enjoy scenic views of Penobscot Bay while you picnic or fish. The park's crescent-shaped sand beach allows swimming in a gentle surf. Swimmers should note that there are no lifeguards.
Activities:
Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. PT
Oakland Public Library Dimond Branch
Oakland, CA
Monday, Mar 17, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. PT
Mcbride Senior Center
Vacaville, CA
Monday, Mar 17, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. PT
Santa Cruz Police Department
Santa Cruz, CA
This is AARP's first rate increase in 15 years.
Don't miss out, join today and save!
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Visitors may continue to enjoy the park during the off season by parking outside the gate and walking in during these same hours. Please be aware that facilities are closed during the off season.</p> <p>Enjoy scenic views of Penobscot Bay while you picnic or fish. The park's crescent-shaped sand beach allows swimming in a gentle surf. Swimmers should note that there are no lifeguards. </p> <p>Activities:</p> <ul> <li>Fishing</li> <li>Picnicking</li> <li>Swimming</li> <li>Watchable wildlife</li> </ul> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/san-mateo-ca/report/place/birch-point-state-park-owls-head-me.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. 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Visitors may continue to enjoy the park during the off season by parking outside the gate and walking in during these same hours. Please be aware that facilities are closed during the off season.</p> <p>Enjoy scenic views of Penobscot Bay while you picnic or fish. The park's crescent-shaped sand beach allows swimming in a gentle surf. Swimmers should note that there are no lifeguards. </p> <p>Activities:</p> <ul> <li>Fishing</li> <li>Picnicking</li> <li>Swimming</li> <li>Watchable wildlife</li> </ul> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/san-mateo-ca/report/place/birch-point-state-park-owls-head-me.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. 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Visitors may continue to enjoy the park during the off season by parking outside the gate and walking in during these same hours. Please be aware that facilities are closed during the off season.</p> <p>Enjoy scenic views of Penobscot Bay while you picnic or fish. The park's crescent-shaped sand beach allows swimming in a gentle surf. Swimmers should note that there are no lifeguards. </p> <p>Activities:</p> <ul> <li>Fishing</li> <li>Picnicking</li> <li>Swimming</li> <li>Watchable wildlife</li> </ul> </div> <div class="reportthis" style="margin-bottom: 20px;"> <form method="post" action="/san-mateo-ca/report/place/birch-point-state-park-owls-head-me.html"> <button type="submit" class="btn btnregister pull-right" style="margin-bottom: 10px;">Flag This Place</button> </form> </div> <div class="report_button_message">Please use "Flag This Place" to alert us about content that is inappropriate or needs immediate attention. 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