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Russian Gulch (Sonoma)

California

About

Russian Gulch (Sonoma) is a public ocean beach in California, about 1.6 miles from the town of Jenner. It sits within the Sonoma-Lake Napa Unit. Restrooms are on site, and there is no fee to visit. Late summer into early fall is the mildest stretch. Typical averages from the nearby Ft Ross weather station show highs around 67°F in August and September, with lows near 50°F. Several other outings lie close by. The Russian Gulch Trail is about 0.9 miles away, and the Sea to Sky Trail and Raptor Ridge Trail are each about a mile off. Climbers can head to Main Rock, roughly a mile from the beach.

Beach Details

Lifeguards

None

Parking

Available

Fee

Free

Restrooms

Yes

As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.

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Location

Russian Gulch (Sonoma)

California

Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Apr–Nov. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–67°F and lows of 43–50°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Ft Ross, CA weather station, 5.9 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan57° high42° low
  2. Feb59° high42° low
  3. Mar59° high42° low
  4. Apr60° high43° low
  5. May62° high45° low
  6. Jun66° high46° low
  7. Jul65° high48° low
  8. Aug67° high50° low
  9. Sep67° high48° low
  10. Oct66° high47° low
  11. Nov61° high44° low
  12. Dec57° high42° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

  • Sonoma-Lake Napa Unit · Public land
Nearest town
Jenner, California · 1.6 mi

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)