lot, the Kortum Trail leads north to Goat Rock and south to Wright’s Beach. Hike east on the Dr. David C. Joseph Memorial Trail to Pomo Canyon Campground.
WRIGHT’S BEACH: Along Hwy. One, 6 mi. N. of Bodega Bay. A picnic area and campsites are located near the beach. There is running water; no shower facilities.
DUNCANS LANDING: Along Hwy. One, 5 mi. N. of Bodega Bay. Parking and picnic tables on the bluff; stairs lead to a small sandy beach south of the promontory.
GLEASON BEACH: Along Hwy. One, 4.5 mi. N. of Bodega Bay. Blufftop pull-outs at Gleason Beach and Duncans Cove.
▪ Good views of seabirds roosting on offshore rocks
CARRINGTON COAST RANCH: Coleman Valley Rd., .3 mi. E. of Hwy. One. Open space area with hiking entry via permit. Call the Sonoma County Open Space District at 707-565-7360 or the nonprofit LandPaths at 707-524-9318.
NORTH SALMON CREEK BEACH: Hwy. One, 2.5 mi. N. of Bodega Bay. Parking area off Hwy. One on a low bluff north of Salmon Creek; stairs to beach. A separate parking area at the end of Bean Ave. has been covered by encroaching dunes.
BODEGA DUNES: Hwy. One, .5 mi. N. of Bodega Bay. Part of Sonoma Coast State Park. Day-use parking area near the ocean includes a wheelchair-accessible boardwalk. Campground near Bodega Harbor offers 98 campsites, hot showers, and trailer sanitation station. Campsites are wind-sheltered by trees and dunes. Leashed dogs allowed in the Bodega Dunes Campground only.
▪ Campfire center
▪ Hiking and equestrian trails through the dunes
Sonoma County
Bodega Bay
MASON’S MARINA: 1820 Westshore Rd., Bodega Bay. Private marina with berths, docks, fuel, marine supplies, and snack shop. Call: 707-875-3811.
SPUD POINT MARINA: 1818 Westshore Rd., Bodega Bay. The 244-slip marina is shared by commercial and recreational boats. Twenty-four-hour fuel dock, commercial flake-ice machine, hoist, laundromat, and showers.
▪ Breakwater serves as a public fishing pier where a fishing license is not necessary although catch limits apply
WESTSIDE REGIONAL PARK: Off Westshore Rd., Bodega Bay. Day-use boating area with launch ramp; campground with 48 sites, picnic tables, and coin-operated showers. For camping reservations, call: 707-565-2267. For park information, call: 707-875-3540.
BODEGA HEAD: End of Westshore Rd., Bodega Bay. The road to Bodega Head forks at the end to two separate parking lots. At the ocean parking lot, take the half-mile trail north to the Horseshoe Cove overlook, the highest promontory on the peninsula.
From the eastern parking lot, follow the trail past the restrooms one-half mile to a dramatic view of wave-washed Bodega Rock offshore.
▪ Pelagic and Brandt’s cormorants nest on Bodega Rock
▪ Memorial to fishermen lost at sea is along the trail
▪ Whales pass offshore from November to early May
CAMPBELL COVE: End of Westshore Rd., Bodega Bay. Sheltered bay beach at the mouth of Bodega Harbor.
PORTO BODEGA: 1500 Bay Flat Rd., Bodega Bay. Facilities at the marina include 77-berth boat dock and launch, 57-space RV park with hookups, restaurant, and tackle shop. Call: 707-875-2354.
LUCAS WHARF: 599 Coast Hwy. One, Bodega Bay. Fresh fish market and restaurant; public viewing area on the wharf.
BIRD WALK COASTAL ACCESS: W. of Hwy. One opposite No. Harbour Way. Picnic area and trails; one trail leads to Doran Beach Regional Park.
▪ Look for songbirds, shorebirds, and waterfowl
DORAN BEACH REGIONAL PARK: Doran Beach Rd., Bodega Bay. Access to the ocean beach and to the harbor; picnic areas, trails, and boating facilities. Campground open year round; coin-operated showers and trailer sanitation station. Dogs must be leashed. For camping reservations, call: 707-565-2267. For park information, call: 707-875-3540.
▪ Fishing off the rock jetty at the end of the sandspit
▪ Boat launch ramp
PINNACLE GULCH AND SHORT TAIL GULCH TRAILS: Mockingbird Dr., Bodega Harbour subdivision. Take S. Harbour Way off Hwy. One, then left on Heron Dr. to Mockingbird Drive. Fee for parking. Half-mile trail to beach. Walk from Pinnacle Gulch parking area one-half mile to Short Tail Gulch trailhead on Osprey Dr.; half-mile trail to beach.
Gerstle Cove and visitor center
North Jenner Beach, Russian River mouth
Kortum Trail, north of Shell Beach
View of Duncans Cove from Duncans Landing
