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Blind Beach
Blind Beach is located south of Jenner and the Russian River in Sonoma County. It's a long narrow...
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Clam Beach at Fort Ross
Clam Beach is on the north side of Northwest Cape in Fort Ross State Historic Park. The USGS maps...
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Fish Head Beach
Fish Head Beach is a narrow driftwood-covered beach about two miles north of the visitor center in...
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Fisk Mill Cove
Fisk Mill Cove Beach is a rocky beach in Salt Point State Park in Sonoma County. There is a...
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Fort Ross Campground Beach
There is a rocky driftwood covered beach below the Reef Campground and Day-Use Area at Fort Ross...
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Fort Ross Reef
Fort Ross Reef is a scuba diving destination just offshore from Fort Ross State Historic Park....
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Gerstle Cove
Gerstle Cove Beach is directly below the visitor center building in Salt Point State Park. The...
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Goat Rock Beach
Goat Rock Beach is located between Goat Rock Point and the Russian River along the Sonoma County...
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Horseshoe Cove
Horseshoe Cove Beach is a remote rocky beach near the northern boundary of Salt Point State Park....
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Jenner Beach
Jenner Beach is the main beach at the north side of the Russian River mouth in the town of Jenner....
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Kolmer Gulch Beach
Kolmer Gulch Beach is a hard to reach sandy beach at the north end of Fort Ross State Historic...
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Ocean Cove
Ocean Cove Beach is a rocky shoreline below a privately-owned campground in Sonoma County. The...
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Russian Gulch
Russian Gulch is a pebbly beach in a deep cove where Russian Gulch Creek flows into the Pacific...
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Sandy Cove Beach at Fort Ross
Sandy Cove Beach is the main beach at Fort Ross State Historical Park. This is a pleasant sandy...
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Shell Beach
Shell Beach is is a narrow rocky beach in Sonoma County just south of the Russian River and the...
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Stillwater Cove Regional Park
Stillwater Cove Regional Park is a Sonoma County beach and park about 16 miles north of Jenner, CA....
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Stump Beach Cove
Stump Beach occupies a gorgeous deep cove in Salt Point State Park. The sandy beach here is...
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Timber Cove
Timber Cove Beach is at the Timber Cove Campground and Boat Landing about 14 miles north of Jenner...
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Unnamed North Jenner Beach
This un-named beach north of Jenner California is one of the "North Jenner Beaches" in Sonoma Coast...
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Vista Point
Vista Point is a high ocean overlook along Highway 1 north of Jenner. This day-use facility marks...
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Willow Creek Beach on Russian River
Willow Creek Beach is located on the sandy banks of the Russian River near the town of Jenner. The...
Articles
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Shark Attack Locations in California 2000-Present
Everyone has heard about shark attacks on the California coast over the years, but where do they happen the most? We decided to dive into the data on California shark […]
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Glamping on the California Coast
Camping is a lot of fun, but it’s a lot of work. Glamping has many of the benefits of regular camping without the bothersome gear. You’ll pay a little more […]
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Sleep Near The Beach At One Of These Northern California Coastal Campgrounds
Nothing tops drifting off to sleep near the ocean after a day spent exploring the California coastline… unless you can drift off to sleep under the stars. Spring marks the […]
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Farmers Markets on the California Coast
When traveling on the California Coast a good way to get to know the city or neighborhood where you are staying is to visit the local farmers markets. We have […]
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The Top 10 Coastal Restaurants To Try In California
Sandy beaches are amazing and all, but let’s be honest—the best part of a vacation is the food. From casual seaside seafood spots to elegant fine dining, California’s coastal cities […]
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Best Beach Resorts & Hotels in Northern California
Northern California’s rugged coastline offers a very different experience than Southern California. Cooler temperatures and remote locations cut down on crowds. But less tourism also means fewer options for lodging. […]
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Jenner – Gateway to Sonoma’s Rugged Coastline
Jenner is a peaceful seaside village with a welcoming atmosphere. Only a 20 minute drive from Bodega Bay and 50 minutes from Santa Rosa, Jenner is a great destination for […]
Maps
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Salt Point State Park
Salt Point State Park is a wonderful place to visit on a drive down the scenic Sonoma Coast Highway. It has four access points to a rugged yet picturesque rocky […]
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Fort Ross State Historic Park
Fort Ross is a historic stop along Highway 1 on the Sonoma Coast. It has several buildings and a windmill surrounded by fort walls that are leftover from it’s Russian […]
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Sonoma Coast State Beaches
Many California state parks include just a beach or two along their section of the coastline. Sonoma Coast State Beach has bragging rights over all the other state parks. It […]
Attractions
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Jenner Kayak Rentals and Tours
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Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
Looking for a place to explore nature near the Sonoma Coast? Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve is one of your best options. This park has many trails that follow the forest […]
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Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve
You’ll find little-known Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve adjacent to better-known Salt Point State Park north of Jenner in Sonoma County. A visit to the reserve is guaranteed to include views […]
Hotels
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Rio Villa Beach Resort
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Jenner Inn & Cottages
The Jenner Inn offers an ideal setting along the Sonoma Coast, filled with natural beauty and plentiful outdoor recreation. With most of the guestrooms and cottages overlooking the river, it’s […]
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Timber Cove Resort
With mesmerizing views overlooking the rugged Sonoma coastline, the naturally sophisticated Timber Cove Resort offers a rejuvenating destination in the small town of Jenner. Found north of San Francisco, the […]