🌊 Richardson Bay

Richardson Bay is a shallow, ecologically rich arm of San Francisco Bay. It is managed under by the Richardson Bay Regional Agency, created under a joint powers agreement by the County of Marin, Town of Tiburon, and Cities of Belvedere and Mill Valley. The 911-acre (369 ha) Richardson Bay Sanctuary was acquired in the early 1960s by the National Audubon Society. The bay was named for William A. Richardson, early 19th century sea captain and builder in San Francisco. It contains both Strawberry Spit and Aramburu Island.