North Salmon Creek Beach
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About North Salmon Creek Beach in Bodega Bay, California
North Salmon Creek Beach is right off Coast Highway 1 just north of Bodega Bay. A large parking lot is available, but it can fill up in the summer so look for other pull-out parking areas along the highway if necessary.
From the main lot you can walk down short paths to the sand at the mouth of the Salmon River. Surfers are often out in the waves north of the river mouth despite the cold water and the frequency of shark attacks here.
Walking north on the sand leads to narrow rocky beaches along the highway with names such as Miwok and Coleman.
South of the creek mouth you’ll find South Salmon Creek Beach which has a separate parking lot off Bean Avenue (don’t trample the dunes in this vicinity). Walking or wading through the creek is usually possible in the summer months depending on the tide. Behind the beach the lagoon is a wonderful place for birdwatching.
Both Salmon Creek beaches and many others nearby are part of Sonoma Coast State Park (State Beaches).
- Address
- 3095 Highway 1
Bodega Bay, CA 94923 - Park Name
- Sonoma Coast State Park
- Owner
- State Park
- Pet Details
- No dogs allowed on the beach
- Fees
- Free Parking
- Activities
- Fishing, Beachcombing, Picnicking, Surfing, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Beach Walking
- Amenities
- Restrooms, Driftwood, Creek
Nearby Beaches
Miwok Beach
0.2 miles away
Miwok Beach is a tiny beach named after the Coast Miwok Native Americans who lived in this southern portion...
Coleman Beach
0.4 miles away
Coleman Beach is one of many small pocket beaches within Sonoma Coast State Park north of Bodega Bay. Erosion...
South Salmon Creek Beach
0.4 miles away
South Salmon Creek Beach is between Bodega Dunes and Salmon Creek just north of the town of Bodega Bay....
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2.4 miles away
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