Sonoma Coast State Park
About
Sonoma Coast State Park is a public ocean beach on the California coast, about 1.8 miles from the community of Sereno del Mar. It's a straightforward place to visit, with restrooms on site and accessible access for visitors who need it. The mildest, driest stretch runs from late summer into early fall. Typical averages at a nearby weather station show September highs around 66°F with lows near 51°F and only about four wet days in the month. There is no fee to visit, and dogs are allowed on the beach. Hikers can head to the Pomo Canyon Trail, about 1.2 miles away, or the Red Hill Trail at about 1.5 miles. Climbers will find the Pomo Canyon climbing area roughly 2.1 miles off, and the Lower Old Barn Trail is about 2.8 miles away.
Beach Details
Dogs
Allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Sonoma Coast State Park
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, 5.7 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 Canyon TrailHiking1.2 mi
- Red Hill TrailHiking1.5 mi
- Pomo CanyonRock climbing2.1 mi
- Lower Old Barn TrailHiking2.8 mi
- Willow RidgetopHiking3.2 mi
- Super SlabRock climbing4.1 mi
- Main RockRock climbing6.5 mi
- Russian Gulch CreekCanoeing7.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
