Goat Rock Beach

Goat Rock Beach is located between Goat Rock Point and the Russian River along the Sonoma County shore near the town of Jenner. It’s a beautiful beach to say the least and is an excellent beachcombing shore with driftwood and other items to discover, including seals.

If the local colony of harbor seals is present (typically at the river mouth from March through July) stay at least 50 yards back for their safety. Dogs are prohibited from the beach north of Goat Rock due to the possibility of marine mammals at the beach, however they are allowed on Blind Beach south of Goat Rock. Note that the ocean here is part of the Russian River State Marine Conservation Area so fishing is prohibited.

The wave currents are too dangerous for swimming in the ocean next to Goat Rock, but you can swim on the river side if you can tolerate the cold water. Kayaks are available for rent in Jenner and it’s easy to kayak over to Goat Rock Beach from town.

There are two parking lots for Goat Rock Beach. One is at the north end of Goat Rock Road with easy access to the sand spit at the mouth of the river and the other is right below Goat Rock itself (also reached from Goat Rock Road).

The park and surrounding land at Goat Rock is part of Sonoma Coast State Park.

Address

CA-1 & Goat Rock Rd
Jenner, CA 95450

Phone

707-875-3483

Park Name

Sonoma Coast State Park

Other Names

Halfmile Rock, Russian River Mouth Beach

Owner

State Park

Pet Details

No dogs allowed on the beach

Fees

Free parking

Activities

Beachcombing, Birdwatching, Wildlife Watching, Beach Walking

Amenities

Picnic Tables, BBQs, Restrooms, Harbor Seal Nursery, Driftwood, River Access

Links

Water Temps
Water Quality
Tide Chart
Russian Rivermouth Surf Report