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About Shell Beach in Sea Ranch, California

Shell Beach is surrounded by private property in the Sea Ranch community, but it is a Sonoma County Parks beach and is open to the public. The beach here is like getting 2 for 1. Shell Beach has two small sandy coves divided by a rocky point but still connected on the sand. There is a public parking lot along Highway 1 just south of Whale Bone Reach Road. From the lot a wide access trail takes you to the beach (about a 2/3 mile hike each way). Toilets are provided at the parking area. The beach is stunning, but don’t venture into the water as it is too cold and dangerous for swimming.

Address
39200 Highway 1
Sea Ranch, CA 95497
Owner
County
Pet Details
Dogs allowed on leash
Fees
Fee for parking
Activities
Walking, Fishing, Birdwatching, Photography
Amenities
Toilets, Trails
Map of Shell Beach
The Sea Ranch, US
4:12 pm, March 28, 2024
temperature icon 54°F
L: 46° H: 54°
Feels like 51.85 °F broken clouds
Wind gusts: 4 m/s
UV Index: 2.08
Precipitation: 0.03 inch
Visibility: 10 km
Sunrise: 7:03 am
Sunset: 7:33 pm
Humidity 65 %
Pressure1017 mb
Wind 4 m/s

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