BeachHidden gem

Goat Rock Beach

Jenner, California

Harbor seals pup on the sand where the Russian River meets the sea.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
45 min
Goat Rock Beach
MARELBU · CC BY 3.0

A beach and sandbar at the river mouth where harbor seals haul out and pup in spring. Stay well back and keep dogs away. Sneaker waves and cold water make swimming a bad idea.

Good to know

  • Pupping season is roughly March to August, keep distance
  • Never turn your back on the surf
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

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