Belvedere

Why go

Belvedere is defined by the form, materials, and setting of Belvedere. Another layer comes from the sightlines that connect Belvedere with its surroundings. Plan Belvedere by remembering to confirm public access to Belvedere and local conditions. After Belvedere, choose a geographic companion near Belvedere; this keeps Belvedere geographically coherent and avoids forcing Belvedere into an unrelated crossing.

What to look for

• Look closely at the form, materials, and setting of Belvedere.
• Notice the sightlines that connect Belvedere with its surroundings.

The full story

Situated on the Tiburon Peninsula about 3 miles south/southeast of Ring Mountain, between Richardson Bay and the Town of Tiburon, Belvedere consists of two "islands" and the lagoon (Belvedere Lagoon) between them. The larger of the two islands is Belvedere Island, and the smaller one is Corinthian Island, which is shared with Tiburon. The area of Ring Mountain is notable for its archaeological resources of extant Native American petroglyphs as well as considerable biodiversity of California native plants. Belvedere Lagoon is owned and maintained by the Belvedere Lagoon Property Owners' Association. The lagoon is not accessible by boat from San Francisco Bay, and no public access is provided. Until somewhat late in the 20th century, houseboats were present in Belvedere Lagoon. The city has a total area of 2.42 sq mi (6.3 km2), of which 0.54 sq mi (1.4 km2) is land and 1.89 sq mi (4.9 km2) (78%) is water.

Useful to know

• For Belvedere, confirm public access to Belvedere and local conditions.
• Pair Belvedere with a geographic companion near Belvedere when the route and opening conditions align.

Your next visit

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