Marshall Gulch
About
Marshall Gulch is a public ocean beach on the California coast, about 0.3 miles from the community of Carmet. Swimming isn't allowed here, and neither are dogs. There's no fee to visit. The driest stretch of the year runs from June through September, with about four wet days a month at a nearby weather station. September is typically the warmest month there, with average highs around 66°F and lows near 51°F. Winter months bring highs in the mid-50s and roughly 11 wet days a month. Several trails start a short drive away, including the Pomo Canyon Trail at about 3.7 miles and the Lower Old Barn and Red Hill trails at about 3.9 miles. Climbers can head to Pomo Canyon, also about 3.7 miles off.
Beach Details
Swimming
Not allowed
Dogs
Not allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Marshall Gulch
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Jun–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–66°F and lows of 49–52°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Bodega 6 Wsw, CA weather station, 3.4 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan56° high45° low
- Feb56° high45° low
- Mar57° high46° low
- Apr57° high46° low
- May58° high48° low
- Jun61° high49° low
- Jul62° high51° low
- Aug63° high52° low
- Sep66° high51° low
- Oct62° high49° low
- Nov59° high47° low
- Dec55° high44° low
Nearby
- Pomo CanyonRock climbing3.7 mi
- Pomo Canyon TrailHiking3.7 mi
- Lower Old Barn TrailHiking3.9 mi
- Red Hill TrailHiking3.9 mi
- Super SlabRock climbing6.6 mi
- Main RockRock climbing8.9 mi
- Estero AmericanoCanoeing9.4 mi
- Russian Gulch CreekCanoeing9.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
