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Larkspur, California (USA)

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Larkspur, California (USA) is a Shallow and Flat spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Larkspur, California (USA) is a Shallow and Flat spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Drive from SFO (SF Airport) north 101 across Golden Gate bridge to town of Larkspur. Look to the right and see the bay. Take Lucky drive exit and right past car wash to gravel parking lot. Grab a kite and walk for 5 mins out trail to the beach.
Nearest Airports
Distance
San Francisco International, CA (SFO)
50km from spot
San Jose International, CA (SJC)
105km from spot
Sacramento International, CA (SMF)
150km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Drive from SFO (SF Airport) north 101 across Golden Gate bridge to town of Larkspur. Look to the right and see the bay. Take Lucky drive exit and right past car wash to gravel parking lot. Grab a kite and walk for 5 mins out trail to the beach.
Nearest Airports
Distance
San Francisco International, CA (SFO)
50km from spot
San Jose International, CA (SJC)
105km from spot
Sacramento International, CA (SMF)
150km from spot

Larkspur, California, next to San Rafael, Larkspur, San Francisco, California (USA)

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#1: KGB Kiteboarding California
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4.4/5 (19)
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Riding Conditions in Larkspur, California (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Summer is the best with water temps in the 70's °F.
The wind is best during the spring through fall. With 15-30 mph average from March to October.
The best moments to come to Larkspur, California (USA) are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Summer is the best with water temps in the 70's °F.
The wind is best during the spring through fall. With 15-30 mph average from March to October.
The best moments to come to Larkspur, California (USA) are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Larkspur, California (USA) is a Shallow and Flat spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Launch is a grassy launch and can be muddy at low tide.
Great shallow water spot, flat water. It needs 2feet of water to be good. Launch is restricted due to submerged obstacles (large rocks).
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Larkspur, California (USA) is a Shallow and Flat spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Launch is a grassy launch and can be muddy at low tide.
Great shallow water spot, flat water. It needs 2feet of water to be good. Launch is restricted due to submerged obstacles (large rocks).
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Rocks .

Beach risk reported: None .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Rocks .

Beach risk reported: None .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
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#1: KGB Kiteboarding California
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#2: Boardsports California
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#3: KiteTheBay
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4.9/5 (23)
Additional information
A parking is available at Larkspur, California (USA).
Watch for Golden Gate Transit ferries entering and leaving the ferry terminal. Clear the area (wait on the sides) when a Golden Gate Transit Ferry needs to pass. Do not try to sail in front of or behind a ferry. Stay clear of the harbor seals. If you land on prison property, you will be escorted out by armed guards. Use caution. Make no left turns West bound on Sir Francis Drake. Be careful pulling off, & back on.
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