A state park and beach recommended for fishing, walking and picnicking.
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Jan 27, 2025
Beautiful park where you can take an easy hike parallel to the sea and enjoy breathtaking landscapes. You can also admire the playful fur seals on the Goat Rock BeachFull review by ina g
Jun 13, 2023
Went to Bodega Bay for the weekend and drove and seen the area around. What beautiful ocean view and beach. Had a lovely time walking the beach and watching the ocean.Full review by hairbyvinnie
Dec 17, 2022
In Sonoma Coast State Park, Shell Beach is the first that one encounters south of the intersection of Route 1 and Route 116. There are about thirty marked parking spaces, and it looks like folks rou…Full review by kay-cee-1138
What is the best route from Jenner to Healdsburg? Is it Route 116 east until Guerneville, then the River Road to Forest Hills and then cut North and drive the Westside Rd into Healdsburg?
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there are two ways. One is over the hill just outside of Sea Ranch. This is a really beautiful out of the way road Annapolis road. It leads right into Healdsburg. The other way is …
there are two ways. One is over the hill just outside of Sea Ranch. This is a really beautiful out of the way road Annapolis road. It leads right into Healdsburg. The other way is through 116. It's a nice road through towns. The other road you are on your own. No towns just the road to Healdsburg. It's quite beautiful.
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California State Parks moved from a block or on-sale day reservation period to a rolling window. The public can reserve the highly sought-after campsites and lodging six months...