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About Schoolhouse Beach in Bodega Bay, California

Schoolhouse Beach is one of the widest beaches along this stretch of the Sonoma Coast between Bodega Bay and the Russian River. The beaches in this area are known for fishing, but many of them are not safe at high tide. Schoolhouse Beach and Portuguese Beach (next door to the north) are both great places to explore at almost any tide level.

The large parking lot for Schoolhouse Beach is just off Highway 1 at the north end of the tiny unincorporated housing community of Carmet. These beaches are part of Sonoma Coast State Park. The water is cold and has strong rip currents so don’t swim here.

Address
Viking Strand and Hwy 1
Bodega Bay, CA 94923
Park Name
Sonoma Coast State Park
Owner
State Park
Pet Details
Dogs are allowed on the beach
Activities
Fishing, Beachcombing
Amenities
Restrooms, Picnic Tables
Map of Schoolhouse Beach
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Bodega Bay, US
8:36 am, Oct 17, 2025
weather icon 57°F
L: 55° H: 60°
scattered clouds
Humidity: 88 %
Pressure: 1016 mb
1 m/s NNE
Wind Gust: 1 m/s
UV Index: 0
Precipitation: 0 inch
Clouds: 44%
Visibility: 10 km
Sunrise: 7:23 am
Sunset: 6:31 pm

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