Gualala Point Regional Park

Gualala Point Regional Park Beach marks the northernmost point along the Sonoma County Coast. Despite the name, the park is not in the nearby town of Gualala which lies across the river mouth in Mendocino County. It is adjacent to the housing community of Sea Ranch which has five stunning beaches of it’s own. On the drive into the park the Sea Ranch Golf Links golf course is on the left. The beach here is a long wide sand spit between the ocean and the Gualala River which doesn’t always breach the beach. Hiking trails meander along the estuary to the river shoreline and also out to the sandy driftwood-covered ocean beach. Another trail called the Bluff Top Trail follows the dramatic shoreline in Sea Ranch all the way to Walk-On Beach about 2 miles away. During whale migration season January through May, many visitors will head to Whale Watch Point to look for gray whales. This ocean overlook is excellent any time of year if the weather is cooperating. Gualala Point Regional Park has a full-service campground with showers in the restrooms. There is a fee for day-use parking, but it’s worth it to wander the beaches and the trails here.

Address

42450 Highway 1
Gualala, CA 95445

Park Name

Gualala Point Regional Park

Owner

County

Pet Details

Dogs allowed on leash

Fees

Fee for day-use parking and camping

Activities

Hiking, Whale Watching, Beachcombing, Camping, Kayaking, Canoeing, Fishing, Biking, Birdwatching, Picnicking

Amenities

Campground, Picnic Tables, BBQs, Restrooms, Trails, Benches, River, Driftwood, Accessible Features, Visitor Center

Links

Aerial View of Gualala Point Regional Park
Tide Chart
Water Quality
Surfing Info & Web Cams
Water Temps