Sandy Cove Beach at Fort Ross

Sandy Cove Beach is the main beach at Fort Ross State Historical Park. This is a pleasant sandy beach with clear water for diving, but is not safe for swimming due to cold temps and potential rip currents. Beach visitors must park in the main parking lot, but there is a road down to the beach for dropping off those with accessibility challenges. There are hiking trails that head south from Sandy Cove to the Fort Ross Campground and Fort Ross Reef. The park itself is a great place to visit for historical reasons and walking around outside to see the sites. Check in at the visitor center to get a map and plan to spend a while here.

Address

19005 Coast Hwy
Jenner, CA 95450

Park Name

Fort Ross State Historic Park

Other Names

Fort Ross Cove Beach

Owner

State Park

Pet Details

No dogs allowed on the beach

Fees

Fee for parking, camping

Activities

Scuba Diving, Walking, Kayaking, Sunbathing, Picnicking, Abalone Diving, Hiking

Amenities

Campground, Scuba Diving Underwater Park, Historical Features, Restrooms, Picnic Tables, Trails, Accessible Features

Links

Surfing Info & Web Cams
Water Temps
Tide Chart