Alamere Falls
California · height not recorded · Phillip Burton Wilderness · Last verified 2026-05-15
Right now
This Afternoon
64°F
Sunny
Tonight
62°F
Clear
Today's daylight
Sunrise 5:59 AM · Sunset 8:15 PM · 14h 16m
Snapshot built 13m ago. Sources: NWS MTR.
Alamere Falls is a waterfall in Marin County, California. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
Alamere Falls is a coastal waterfall in Point Reyes National Seashore, Marin County, California; it flows directly into the ocean. It is one of only two coastal waterfalls in California, the other being McWay Falls.
When to go (from the climate data, not our opinion)
Monthly averages from Open-Meteo's reanalysis dataset (2020–2024). Highlighted months are when we think the waterfall is at its best — but the numbers are the numbers regardless.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip (in) | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57 | 47 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 58 | 45 | 3 | 0.6 |
| Mar | 57 | 46 | 4.9 | 0.6 |
| Apr | 60 | 47 | 1.3 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 50 | 0.9 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 53 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 54 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 56 | 0.1 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 56 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Oct | 69 | 54 | 2.1 | 0 |
| Nov | 62 | 49 | 2.9 | 0 |
| Dec | 57 | 46 | 6.9 | 0.4 |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API · ERA5 reanalysis 2020–2024.
Compare to nearby falls
If this one isn't the right fit, here's how it stacks up against the closest documented falls. Every column is filterable on the site — not buried in 13,000 reviews.
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamere Falls (this page) | — | — | — | Y | Free |
| Stairstep Falls | 7 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Little Carson Falls | 8 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Roy's Riffles | 8 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Cataract Falls | 8 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Helen Markt Falls | 8 mi | — | — | — | — |
Questions visitors ask about Alamere Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
Is Alamere Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Alamere Falls is inside Phillip Burton Wilderness. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Alamere Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Phillip Burton Wilderness permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.
Is there a fee to visit Alamere Falls?
No entrance fee. Phillip Burton Wilderness is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Alamere Falls from a major city?
Alamere Falls is 5 miles from Bolinas (about 7 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
37.9538, -122.7833
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alamere_Falls
Wikidata (Q37957)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q37957
GeoNames (5322780)
https://www.geonames.org/5322780/
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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