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Inverness, California, United StatesDrakes Estero
Drakes Estero in Inverness provides protected estuary swimming with warm, shallow saltwater conditions surrounded by coastal wetlands. This beginner-friendly spot suits calm-water swimmers seeking a unique ecosystem experience. Tip: Time your swim with incoming tide for warmer water and easier exit; outgoing tide can create drainage currents.
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- Location
- Inverness, California, United States
- Type
- ocean
- Difficulty
- beginner
- Coordinates
- 38.0819, -122.9325