United States · Marin County
Alamere Falls
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.
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Alamere Falls drops 9 metres (30 ft) on the Alamere Creek, inside Point Reyes National Seashore. It is a cascade-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Marin County, United States. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
As a cascade waterfall, water tumbles down a series of rock steps rather than falling free.
What you can do here
Also good forCampingHikingPhotographyWildlife & safari
When to go
Snowmelt-driven: April to June is the big-water window, and some falls almost disappear by late summer.
Getting there
- Base town Marin County, United States
- Country United States
- Region Marin County, United States, North America
- Access Moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
How it compares
This waterfall
Alamere Falls
United States
Height9 mWidth—
Most similar
Lewis Falls
United States
Height9 mWidth—
Also a cascade waterfall, of similar height and in the United States too
Largest curtain
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe · Zambia
Height108 mWidth1,708 m
Largest single sheet of falling water
Tallest on earth
Angel Falls
Venezuela
Height979 mWidth—
Widest on earth
Khone Phapheng Falls
Laos
Height21 mWidth10,783 m
Measured across the whole multi-channel system
Angel Falls is 109× taller than Alamere Falls. Victoria Falls is 12× taller. We don't have a reliable crest width for Alamere Falls yet, so it is left off the width chart. Tallest · widest lists.
On the map
37.95361, -122.78333
Quick answers
Where is Alamere Falls?
Alamere Falls is in United States (Marin County), inside Point Reyes National Seashore. The nearest base is Marin County, United States. Its coordinates are 37.9536, -122.7833.
How tall is Alamere Falls?
Alamere Falls drops 9 metres (30 feet). It is a cascade-type waterfall on the Alamere Creek.
When is the best time to visit Alamere Falls?
Peak flow is April to June. Snowmelt-driven: April to June is the big-water window, and some falls almost disappear by late summer.
What can you do at Alamere Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: swimming, camping, hiking, photography and wildlife & safari. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
Can you swim at Alamere Falls?
Yes — swimming is a normal part of a visit to Alamere Falls, in the pools away from the falling water. Only swim where it is permitted on the day, stay clear of the base of the falls where currents recirculate, and skip it after heavy rain.
How do you get to Alamere Falls?
The usual base is Marin County, United States. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there.
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