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    Duncan's Landing

    4.5 (12 reviews)

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    Perfect walk and hike for dogs.
    Elizabeth S.

    The Magic of Duncan's Landing!! Our perfect stop for sunset views, short walk around/hike, watching the waves, and of course -a picnic. Just to the North Is Wright's beach (beautiful beach and campground). You can Hike down to the beach from Duncan's cove. The trail (5-10 minutes) is an easy but steep trail from the parking area. Worth the hike!! Note: There are no restrooms or trash cans. However-at the north west side of the road loop, there are 2-3 picnic tables. Perfect place to watch the sunset. Perk: Dogs welcome on leash.

    Crashing waves at Duncan's Landing
    Ed U.

    The turnout comes quick - so get prepared for it soon after you leave Bodega Bay moving northward on Highway 1. It would be a gosh-darn shame to miss it since the coastline is spectacular at the end of the point with jagged rocks and crashing waves just crying out for a rapturously romantic scene from a David Lean epic like "Ryan's Daughter". But don't get caught up too much in the breathtaking scenery as the point is known for its dangerous surf. And apparently people have been swept to their sea-swallowing deaths when they stood too close to the cliff's edge as the tidal waves got higher. Sounds like an old wives' tale but t'is sadly true. Luckily, we were there on a sunny day when the Pacific was behaving herself. It's really a quick stop but a most worthwhile one.

    Subrosa I.

    The femme fatale of California beaches. According to the State Parks website, Duncan's Landing is "the most dangerous point along the Sonoma Coast due to large and unpredictable surf." Rather than finding out for ourselves, we took the State's assessment at face value and did not venture into the water. Danger aside, there's no question that Duncan's Landing is an irresistibly attractive beach. If you're driving along the coast, it is definitely worth spending an hour or so to take in its sheer splendor. Just admire from a distance.

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    The turnout comes quick - so get prepared for it soon after you leave Bodega Bay moving northward on Highway 1.

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    Shell Beach - Gorgeous view. Missing the beautiful cypress that came down last year though.

    Shell Beach

    5.0(7 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    This is a small secluded beach with a pretty steep stairway down to the beach from the parking lot…read more It's a good bit of cardio climbing up and down. The parking lot has lots of spaces and it's free. The restroom is well maintained, port a potty style, no running water. Once on the beach it's a smaller area, easy walk to the water and the rocks at the end. There's a small tide pool area too. A nice relaxing beach with not many people, so can enjoy it almost to yourself. There are also many trails off the parking lot. I walked the Kortum Trail - it's a beautiful trail with stretches of wooden paths, sprawling greenery with mountains to on side and the, coast along the other. This trail leads to goat rock. It's a pretty steep incline towards the end but worth the views when you reach the top. It's a 2.3 mile round trip hike. I wish I had read a little history before I went on the hike, I later learned the large rocks you can see from the trail are named "Mammoth Rocks" it's believed the Mammoths rubbed against the rocks and created smooth polished patches 10-14 ft high. Probably end of ice age 10 to 14 thousand years ago. Great area, beautiful state beach and lots of hiking with breathtaking views of the coast.

    Shell Beach is a favorite location for beach combing and tide pooling. Note that the walk down to…read morethe beach is a little steep so take your time. There are many hiking trails that start from this beach. Some are flat with gorgeous views if you want to walk and soak in the views. If you are looking for more of a challenging hike with an incline there is the Shell Beach to Pomo Canyon or the Shell Beach to Red Hill loop. You will just need to cross the road. There is a large parking lot and the parking is free. They also have bathrooms that are well kept. Whatever trail you decide you will have picturesque views of the Sonoma Coast. Enjoy this beautiful area on the Sonoma Coast. These pictures are of the Shell Beach to Red Hill hike around 10:30am, before the fog burned off for the day.

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    Shell Beach - Thankful for the beauty and coolness of the beach during the heatwave

    Thankful for the beauty and coolness of the beach during the heatwave

    Shell Beach - Steep steps up & down to this beautiful and small beach

    Steep steps up & down to this beautiful and small beach

    Shell Beach - Wonderful walking paths along the Pacific!

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    Wonderful walking paths along the Pacific!

    Sonoma Coast State Beach

    Sonoma Coast State Beach

    4.5(30 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    This is a beautiful stretch of beach that runs through Jenner and the towns in either side…read more Along the way there are several places to pull out. One is Salmon Beach. It's a beautiful beach with plenty of flat sand. There is ample parking and a bathroom Close to Bodega Bay.

    SCW and I drove over to Sonoma Coast State Beach salmon creek during a recent wine tasting trip. I…read morewanted to see the ocean and walk along the beach so we could get some nature. I really enjoyed the area as the highway winds along the beach with many spots to pull off and enjoy the beautiful views of the ocean. Salmon creek area is nice with a parking area with restrooms available as well. There are trails that go down to the beach which depending on which you choose can be quite steep. Take your time and be rewarded by the cool fresh air coming off the water onto the beach. We took our time to wander along the water, finding shells and cool rock formations from the constant exposure to the water. There's quite a bit of driftwood on the beach which it looks like some have made into forts/ seating areas all of which are unique. Portions to the north of Salmon Creek are rocky but you'll find cool views from around each bend along the shore. I enjoyed our time on the beach exploring and watching the waves crash, the various birds in the surf and on the shore. Definitely worth the drive and taking the time to stop and enjoy nature.

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    Sonoma Coast State Beach - A Bunch of Surfers

    A Bunch of Surfers

    Sonoma Coast State Beach - Surfer

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    Sonoma Coast State Park

    Sonoma Coast State Park

    4.7(58 reviews)
    3.6 mi

    The Sonoma Coast near Jenner was a nice stop during our trip. We weren't completely blown away, but…read moreit was still a pleasant place to visit and take in the scenery. The coastline is rugged and peaceful, and it was really cool to see the seal nursery - lots of seals lounging and playing, which was definitely the highlight. Jenner has a quiet, calm vibe, making it a good spot to get some fresh air, take photos, and enjoy a low-key coastal view. Overall, a nice experience if you're already in the area.

    I solo adventured to Sonoma Coast State Park in approximately 2018. I was looking for a beach a…read morenice drive away from where I was living in the East San Francisco Bay Area and had found this site listed on the California State Parks website. I went exploring around a large rock named Goat Rock. I did not see any of the hoofed ungulates on my visit. To the south of Goat Rock, the beach was a little narrowed with occasional pieces of rounded sea glass and intact mussel shells. I picked one of the shells up and noticed a faint violet color. It was one of those light phenomena where exposure to light drains the color from the shell, meaning the next day the faint violet color was gone. Parking was limited and I was fortunate to arrived before the masses. There were not any trees for shade on the beach, though the cool of the water on my feet did provide reprieve from the warmth for my feet.

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    Sonoma Coast State Park
    Sonoma Coast State Park
    Sonoma Coast State Park

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