Olema Creek
| Olema Creek Arroyo Olemus Loke | |
|---|---|
| Etymology | Olemake is Coast Miwok, Arroyo Olemus Loke a mix of Miwok and Spanish |
| Native name | Olemaloke (Coast Miwok) |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| Region | Marin County, California |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Western slope of Bolinas Ridge |
| • location | 2.5 mi (4 km) southwest of Gilroy |
| • coordinates | 37°58′37″N 122°42′27″W / 37.97694°N 122.70750°W |
| • elevation | 1,350 ft (410 m) |
| Mouth | Confluence with Lagunitas Creek, 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south of Tomales Bay |
• location | Southwest Point Reyes Station, California |
• coordinates | 38°03′51″N 122°48′40″W / 38.06417°N 122.81111°W |
• elevation | 3 ft (0.91 m) |
| Length | 9 mi (14 km) |
Olema Creek is a 12.7-mile-long (20.4 km) northwestward-flowing stream originating on the western flank of Bolinas Ridge, which is part of the Marin Hills, part of the Pacific Coast Ranges mountain system in California, United States. Olema Creek flows to Lagunitas Creek and thence to Tomales Bay and the Pacific Ocean.