Chicken Ranch Beach

Chicken Ranch Beach is a public beach in California, about 2 miles from the town of Inverness. It's a simple, low-key stop with restrooms on site, no entry fee, and dogs welcome, which makes it an easy addition to a day spent exploring the area. For the most comfortable weather, aim for late spring through early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show highs around 72°F in May and in the low 80s from July through September, with rain rare in summer and most wet days falling between November and March. Several trails start close by if you want to stretch your legs after time on the sand. The Jepson Trail is about 1.8 miles away and the Johnstone Trail about 2.2 miles, while the Inverness Ridge Trail and the Estero Trail lie within roughly 3.3 miles.