Beaches
You’ll want to linger in Sonoma Coast State Park, with its rocky bluffs, sandy beaches, hidden coves, and stunning views along 17 miles of Pacific Ocean coastline in Northern California’s Sonoma County. Beachcombing, sunbathing, picnicking, fishing, camping, boating, kayaking, hiking, horseback riding, and bird watching are all popular activities in this amazing park, which stretches…
Northern California offers a stunning drive along the Pacific Ocean’s gorgeous Sonoma Coast. Hop out of your car and explore the gorgeous coastline at Sonoma County’s protected parks, offering stunning views, hiking, beaches, fishing, camping, water sports, and horseback riding. Whether you picnic, dine out, or relax in memorable seaside lodging, the Sonoma Coast is…
Discover a beautiful strip of Sonoma County’s coastline known as The Sea Ranch, which boasts panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, coastal trails, and beaches for 10 miles along the sea. Much of this community is privately owned, but these public areas are open to visitors in Sonoma County, California. Cruise the scenic Pacific Coast Highway…
Walk on these Northern California beaches for awesome views of crashing surf and the Pacific Ocean along Sonoma County’s scenic coastline. Stroll along the shore and bury your toes in soft sand, photograph sandpipers or sea lions, stop for a picnic, watch for whale spouts, and look in tidepools. Here are a few of the…
Swim, fish, or paddle along the scenic banks of the Russian River in Sonoma County. Dip a toe in to float, settle on the banks with a fishing pole, or take to the river in a kayak or canoe. Discover Sonoma Wine Country and these Russian River beaches, picnic spots, and boat ramps where you…
Breathtaking California beaches, rugged coastline, and the legendary Pacific Coast Highway are all part of the Sonoma Coast, where more than 55 miles of scenic shoreline and seaside villages welcome you. Discover dramatic cliffs and long sandy beaches for picnicking, hiking, flying a kite, building driftwood castles, exploring tide pools, riding horseback, fishing, camping, and…
Perched on the northern edge of Sonoma County’s Pacific Ocean coastline and nestled into craggy bluffs at the mouth of the Gualala River, the peaceful village of Gualala welcomes you with pleasant weather year-round. Known locally as the “banana belt,” Gualala’s unique location benefits from fresh ocean winds that clear the fog and allow the…