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    Schoolhouse Beach

    4.7 (29 reviews)

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    Ashley H.

    I guess the first thing you should know is this beach is all pebbles! No sand. That being said it's a great beach but a bit hard to walk on compared to most. Compared to most beaches in this area it's easy to get to without a huge cliff to walk down. Also, dogs are allowed!

    View from the parking lot overlooking the beach.
    Victoria E.

    Arrived to the beach around 5pm and stayed till 8pm to catch the sunset. The parking lot is really big and expansive! In order to enter the beach, the paved path takes you down and it declines a bit. The path is narrow once the road separates from the beach terrain. The bathrooms are close by to the parking lot and you pass it on the way to enter the beach. Features of this beach include: 1. Lots of small pebbles/rocks 2. Little sand 3. A few beautifully water carved boulders and rocks by the shore I would highly recommend bringing shoes (rather than only sandals) for those with sensitive feet. The rocks are a pain to step on barefoot.

    Sophia V.

    Beautiful, small beach near the entrance to the bodega bay coast. I absolutely love this quant beach. The pebbles are not as soft but it is extremely centrally located right off of the highway with high tides and a beautiful view. I would recommend going on a non busy week day! This beach definitely is perfect for a non busy day but busy would be too crowded for most. Wear flip flops as the pebbles of the beach are not soft sand. Also this is a beach with a strong current and nice winds. Great for kite flying but not good for swimming. Definitely recommend for a beautiful beach lounging spot or nice views!

    Veronica B.

    Such a beautiful beach. This beach doesn't have sand. It's tiny rocks only, which do get HOT! There is a bathroom near the parking lot. Those were clean. No water fountains or sinks.

    Jan C.

    Why is Schoolhouse Beach my "BEST BEACH BODEGA BAY" ? Many reasons: Track with me on these... Love dogs? Because of the protection of the snowy plover, no dogs are allowed on Salmon Creek Beach or Bodega Dunes. Schoolhouse happily , is one of those safe to take muffin to.Remember Sonoma County has a Leash law though, know what I'm sayin'? Keep ankle biters off crabby folks, They might just throw poor muffin to the seagulls! Next: AT LOW TIDE; some of the best tide pooling! We have seen sun stars, octopus, sea cucumbers, sea slugs, bat stars, hermit crabs, crabs, tiny fishies etc. watch for the next minus tide and head on out! Please RESPECT the wildlife though, look, handle gently, place back gently where you got it. I hate seeing dead starfish just because curious folks didn't put it back! (do I sound like a park ranger?) Next: there is a parking lot overlooking the beach. If you don't want to get out at all, just watch the waves, listen to your tunes, it's a wonderful spot to clear your thoughts. Next:There are some nice little cove areas that make for nice private spots, wink ,wink Oh keep your clothes on junior! that's not what I Meant! Lastly: The way the beach is structured in one spot, the waves have this amazing break. I could watch their rhythm all day. FYI: steep incline to the beach may be tough for some people to negotiate. Yes to bathrooms. No to fees. Great for group activities.

    Shannon R.

    This beach is an excellent choice if you have small children, older folks or dogs with you. Easy convenient parking, easy access to the trail which was an easy, quick, only slightly slanted walk. Theres even a paved section you could take. They do have restrooms but they were completely locked up the entire day (we went on a busy Sunday-St Patricks Day). The beach is small pebbles, not sand which made is so much easier to walk in shoes but was a little rough on the barefeet. Lots of rocks to explore. We saw over 50 star fish. Will definitly be back to this beach again.

    Jaycee B.

    Very pretty beach! Lots of parking and an easy walk down to the beach. Great views of waves crashing into the rocks. The beach area is made of tiny pebbles! I loved this because we didn't get sand all over our body and stuff.

    Aysha A.

    Gorgeous Sonoma coastline! Several lookout points with parking lots. Pro tip: bring an extra jacket- very cold and windy.

    Really enjoyed taking our dogs here
    Grace S.

    Super cool beach. Good place to take dogs. I like that they have bathrooms and a lot of parking. Close to Bodega and Sebastopol/Santa Rosa. NOTE: you cannot have dogs North of Goat Rock or South of Marshall Gulch. Other beaches dogs are welcome but only on a leash. The little pebbles on the beach feel good on your feet and the big rocks offer some nice little coves and hiding places. It was a nice little change from the dunes which I also love. THE BATHROOMS!!! Are amazing!! They don't smell toxic, which is better than I can say for Bodega Dunes. I normally go to Bodega Dunes state beach or Salmon Creek but I enjoyed driving a little bit further along the coast. It was really beautiful. This place is also easy to find, posted right along the road.

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    Such a beautiful beach. Always a great place to stop relax, get some fresh ocean air.

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    Beautiful beach and vantage point to watch and enjoy the ocean. Plenty of parking and a nice path down to the ocean

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    Great time at Schoolhouse Beach today... many starfish, mussels, crabs and hermit and sand crabs. To be seen!

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    9 years ago

    Loved the tide pools and sunset! Plus there is quick access from parking lot to beach.

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    Ask the Community - Schoolhouse Beach

    How is the parking situation and how much does it cost?

    There's a huge parking lot right off the road. As far as I know it was free but when we went there was no one there (didn't notice any signs for paying).

    How far is it from the beach to the bathrooms?

    Really close, maybe 50 to 100 feet at most. 20 second walk from the beach - water.

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    Doran Regional Park - What a great view

    Doran Regional Park

    4.2(163 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    Love this beach and always enjoy coming out here for a day trip. There is an entry fee, but it's…read moreworth it for how clean, spacious, and relaxing it is. There's plenty of parking, which makes it super convenient, and it never feels too hectic even when it's busy. It's such a nice spot to just unwind, walk along the beach, and enjoy the peaceful views. They also have camping spots available, I camped here a long time ago and remember having a great experience. Whether you're planning to camp or just want a relaxing day by the water, this is one of my favorite places to visit in Bodega Bay. Definitely worth checking out :)

    Very disappointed, especially for the price…read more We chose this campground based on the ratings online and the fact that showers were available, but unfortunately, our experience did not match what we were expecting. To be clear, we weren't looking for an RV park or luxury camping experience, and we understand that this is a campground. However, for $50+ per night with zero hookups and no water at the site, we expected more for the cost -- especially when basic amenities like clean, functional showers were one of the reasons we chose this campground. The showers were extremely dirty, with spider webs and dust caked throughout the shower area. There was also no way to adjust the water temperature, which made it impossible for our toddler to shower safely with his dad. The showers also have very little privacy. They are connected directly to the bathroom area, and the only separation/privacy is essentially the walls of the bathroom stalls. This was not what we expected and made the shower experience uncomfortable. The shower timing was also frustrating. There was no warning that the shower was about to shut off, and the timing seemed to be off because I definitely did not receive the full amount of time that I had paid for. The bathroom/shower situation was disappointing as well. On the men's side, there was only one bathroom stall and one shower, while the women's side had two bathroom stalls and one shower. This is in the Jetty Camp Loop, which has 40+ campsites. Another frustrating issue was that the camp host was not available, and there was no campground contact number available other than an emergency dispatch number. So when we had questions or concerns, there was essentially no one available to help. We are honestly very disappointed that we chose this campground based on the online ratings. Maybe we caught it on an off weekend, but unfortunately, we cannot confirm the positive experiences reflected in those reviews. Again, we weren't expecting a luxury or RV-park experience. We simply expected clean, functional facilities and a better overall experience for $50+ per night. Unfortunately, this campground did not meet those expectations.

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    Dillon Beach

    4.0(231 reviews)
    10.6 mi

    Yesterday Andrea said she wanted to go swimming in the ocean so after coffee and other refreshments…read morewe headed 4.1 miles to the beach. Initially the $15 parking fee was a no go but after a minute decided to go in. I was all in cause I was looking forward to Andrea stripping down and diving into the surf. Well..... After getting her toes wet from the cold, cold sea she decided to scrape those plans to my disappointment and everyone else on the beach. So in the fog we did get our feet wet, enjoyed the surf, the dogs and the Dillon Beach Air Force (pelicans) performing low fly overs. The beach was packed. People and dogs everywhere. After feet in the water for a bit it seemed actually swimmable but as much as I persuaded Andrea to go in we left without me holding on to her clothes. Next time. Next time. Lots of families and BBQ's getting out of the rat race for a moment to recollect the sanity they may or may not have had at one point. Upon leaving hopefully the sand that will be everywhere will remind them of a nice time on the coast. I know we will continue to remember it.

    $10 cover charge to get in. You can use credit card, lot of parking space. A physical sign before…read morethe beach tells you to keep going down the road instead of taking a right as Google maps would tell you to do those directions seem to be correct. Doesn't seem to have a shower area to shower off the sand. Fine grain sand. Not very Rocky. Bathroom has benches for easier time to get changed. Big dumpsters for throwing away stuff

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