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Golden Gate National Recreation Area - Stinson Beach

4900 Shoreline Highway 1, Stinson Beach, CA 94970

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Max power
Up to 7.2 kW
Level 2
Charging ports
4
J1772
Price
Free
No charging fee listed
Hours
See hours
Park hours; 4 hour limit

Golden Gate National Recreation Area - Stinson Beach is a Level 2 station run by Independent at 4900 Shoreline Highway 1 in Stinson Beach, CA. It has 4 charging ports with J1772 connectors and delivers up to 7.2 kw. Charging is free, and the site is open Park hours; 4 hour limit.

How long will charging take?

Range added per hour

~24mi

10% to 80%, 77 kWh battery

~8.3hours

Estimates for a typical long-range EV. Real times depend on your car's maximum charging rate, battery temperature, state of charge and whether power is shared between neighbouring stalls. How charging speed works

Connectors and compatibility

J1772

4 ports · 7 kW

AC

The universal Level 2 AC plug in North America.

Works with: Every non-Tesla EV and plug-in hybrid. Teslas charge with the J1772 adapter that ships with the car.

Pricing

Free

Network listing: “Free”

Location and access

Address
4900 Shoreline Highway 1
Stinson Beach, CA 94970
Coordinates
37.89651, -122.63941
Hours
Park hours; 4 hour limit
Highway
Hwy-1

Questions drivers ask

How fast is Golden Gate National Recreation Area - Stinson Beach?

It is a Level 2 station delivering up to 7 kW, which adds roughly 24 miles of range per hour. It suits charging while you shop, work or stay overnight rather than a quick road-trip stop.

How much does it cost to charge at Golden Gate National Recreation Area - Stinson Beach?

Charging is listed as free. Parking fees or time limits may still apply.

What plugs does Golden Gate National Recreation Area - Stinson Beach have?

4 × J1772 (Type 1) up to 7 kW.

Is Golden Gate National Recreation Area - Stinson Beach open 24/7?

Listed hours: Park hours; 4 hour limit.

Source: U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC), station ID 70603. Last confirmed by the network on Jan 13, 2026; opened Mar 1, 2016.