Kelham Beach is located between Arch Rock (south) and Point Resistance (north), accessible by connecting the Bear Valley Trail with the Coast Trail. This 1.4 mile strand is highlighted by waterfalls, colorful cliffs, and several large alcoves and tunnels. While the Bear Valley Trail is among Point Reyes' most popular, few venture further up the Coast Trail to this secluded beach. Visitors will enjoy a mild trek through verdant forests, and a memorable stretch along the open coast to Kelham Beach.

View of Kelham Beach and Point Resistance from the Coast Trail

Heavy coastal stream flow and high tides can impact travel up Kelham Beach

At low tide, you can slip through tunnels in this rock to a hidden cove on the other side

The Coast Trail runs 17 miles from the Palomarin Trailhead (south) to the hills over Limantour Beach (north)

The north end of Kelham Beach

Looking south down Kelham Beach at Millers Rock

Caves and tunnels carved from cliff bases at Kelham Beach

Looking south over Kelham Beach from the Coast Trail

Fog breaks up and burns off over Kelham Beach

Point Resistance, one of Drakes Bay's most prominent coastal features, borders Kelham Beach to the north

A sea tunnel leads from the north end of Kelham Beach to a hidden cove accessible only at low tide

Divide Meadow, a break in the forest at the highest point along the Bear Valley Trail (378')

Kelham Beach stretches approximately 1.4 miles from Arch Rock to Point Resistance

Exercise caution when exploring tunnels, and be sure to leave before tides rise

The turbulent cove north of Kelham Beach - be sure to retreat before tides block the passage

Small entrances can open to large chambers in these coastal caves

A huge Eucalyptus tree marks the access trail to Kelham Beach

Divide Meadow - adjacent to the Bear Valley Trail

A hiker braves the slick rocks to enter the triple arch leading to a secret cove

The Bear Valley Trail is a lush, green path leading to the coast

Mountain lions are seldom seen, though fresh tracks on teh Coast Trail are a reminder to stay vigilant