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

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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