Perched on a bluff high above where the Russian River meets the sea, the coastal village of Jenner (pop. 136) offers stunning vistas, spectacular sunsets, and a chance to connect with nature along the Sonoma County coast.
Each spring the competition between the ocean waves and the river's flow creates a large sand spit at the mouth of the river, creating the Russian River Estuary, home to Pacific harbor seals, brown pelicans, ospreys, great blue herons, and other wildlife.
Located on the northern edge of the estuary, below the bluffs, the Jenner Visitors Center provides interpretative displays and a nature store.
Along the coast on the southern edge of the estuary, Goat Rock State Beach offers a scenic shoreline, an easily assessable sandy beach, and the chance to picnic or comb the beach for washed-up treasures.
There are several restaurants in town and scattered along the coast, many with spectacular views. There are two lodges in town — Jenner Inn provides a range of rooms and suites, as well as two vacation homes, and River's End Inn & Restaurant, overlooking the river and ocean, offers six cabins and a restaurant, for an off-the-grid romantic escape. Vacation rentals are also available in the area, and three other lodges are a short drive away along the coast.Â
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California sea lions and northern elephant seals are seen on Sonoma's Pacific Coast, but Jenner's rookery attracts mostly Pacific harbor seals. Each spring a large sand spit builds up in Jenner, right...
In the mid-1800s, Mexico ruled the Northern California region, owning hundreds of thousands of acres of ranchos in what is now much of Sonoma County. Russians and Alaskans also played a major role in...
Goat Rock Beach in Jenner offers endless opportunities for exploration and beach walks; it's also one of the most popular and best beaches on the Sonoma Coast. Goat Rock Beach is part of the Sonoma...
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South of Jenner is Blind Beach with a great view of the arched rock. It’s a long narrow beach that is great for beachcombing and fishing. About one mile south of the Russian River Bridge, turn onto…
Dine at The Jenner Inn Wednesday thru Sunday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. No reservations needed.We offer a full bar featuring local beers, Sonoma wines + premium spirits.
The Calls built this residence in 1878, as a headquarters for the ranch and shipping operations, and a home for their family, which eventually included nine children. They built the one and a half…
For the adventurous and discerning Pinot Noir & Chardonnay explorer seeking the exceptional and the undiscovered, we at Fort Ross Vineyard & Winery are daring grape growers inspired by the majesty of…
We carry a great selection of coastal gifts and souvenirs. We also have a variety of high end brands of jewelry, clothing, and local wines.
Beautiful wine bar located right on the coast in Jenner, CA. Proudly featuring Eric Kent and Hooker & Stoner wines. We have a large outdoor deck with plenty of seating and a cozy fire pit to snuggle…
River Sea Cottage former fishing cottage offers panoramic up-close big river and ocean views. River Sea Cottage has easy access from parking. Everything inside is on one level. Ease into the hot tub…
Fort Ross Lodge...is uniquely situated on the majestic Sonoma Coast between the historic Fort Ross Russian settlement and Salt Point State Park. Just below lies a sheltered cove where seals lounge on…
Fort Ross, one of the main tourist attractions between Bodega Bay and Fort Bragg, is a California State Historic Park showcasing a historic Russian-era fort compound that has been designated National…
Experience Northern California's Russian River and Sonoma Coast Redwoods & Wine Country / Book For Any Day Of the Year Over thirty miles of river and coast views & wildlife rich trails & vistas!…