Sonoma County Beaches

Actually a series of beaches, separated by rocky bluffs, Sonoma Coast State Beach extends for sixteen miles between Bodega Bay and Russian Gulch, just north of Jenner. It is accessible from more than a dozen points along Coast Highway 1. There are picnic tables at a few of the beach access points, but generally people like to settle down directly on the sand or in the dunes.

Goat Rock is at the northern end of the park. The scenic shoreline, sandy beach and fresh and saltwater fishing make this one of the more popular beaches.

Doran Regional Park Located off Highway 1 on the South side of Bodega Bay, Doran Regional Park features beach, picninc area, and campground facilities and a boat launching facility.

Shell Beach is a favorite of the beachcomber and stroller. It is used by schools as an outdoor classroom for the study of tidal pool marine life.

Duncan’s Landing, also called Death Rock, is famous for two things: it was used as an early day landing for loading small coastal ships with lumber and food products and it’s rocky headland is the most dangerous point along the beach.

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