Garcia River Beach

The Garcia River Beach is in the northern part of Stornetta Public Lands, a BLM-managed recreation area north of the town of Point Arena.

In 2014 President Obama added the land around the river estuary to California Coastal National Monument. Most of this monument is south of Point Arena Lighthouse, but this sandy beach is right at the mouth of Garcia River on the north side of the point.

There is only one way to get there and it’s a long walk south from Manchester State Beach. The southernmost beach access in the state park is on Stoneboro Road. From that parking lot it’s nearly a half mile hike through the dunes to the beach. After reaching the beach, it is almost another mile of walking on the sand to the river mouth.

This stretch of beach is littered with driftwood and other things pushed ashore by the waves making it excellent for beachcombing. Camping is not allowed on Stornetta Public Lands.

Address

Miner Hole Rd
Point Arena, CA 95468

Phone

707.468.4000

Park Name

Stornetta Public Lands, California Coastal National Monument

Owner

BLM

Pet Details

No dogs allowed on the beach

Fees

Free parking at the Manchester State Beach south lot

Activities

Beachcombing, Abalone Diving, Birdwatching, Hiking, Fishing

Amenities

Driftwood, No Facilities

Links

Tide Chart
Water Temps