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Goat Rock State Beach - Sonoma Coast State Park
4.8★ · 1,100 Google ratings · Jenner, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 60 ft away · free
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
Open around the clock
Walk
120 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 280 ft away
Cost
Free
Water
58°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Length
1.4 miles of shoreline
Sand
275 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · 2% of 52 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Sat 8am
Map of Goat Rock State Beach - Sonoma Coast State Park
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Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 7 visitors · 2016–2026
Best for photography and coastal walks
The dramatic cliffs, rock formations, and wildlife make this ideal for photo stops and leisurely shoreline exploration.
Visit on weekdays or early morning
Weekends and holidays draw crowds, but arriving early on weekdays offers solitude and easier parking.
Drive slowly on the final one-lane road
The narrow gravel approach requires careful navigation, especially in wet or icy conditions.
Expect fog in morning, clear by midday
Morning fog typically clears by mid-morning, so plan accordingly if you want unobstructed views.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
60°F · fog
Water
58°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
5.0 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 06:26 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:27 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:36 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:31 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 Salmon Creek Jenner, Jenner, CA 95450
🅿 Parking 60 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 120 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 280 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Goat Rock State Beach - Sonoma Coast State Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 60 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Goat Rock State Beach - Sonoma Coast State Park?
120 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Goat Rock State Beach - Sonoma Coast State Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 280 ft from the listing.
When is Goat Rock State Beach - Sonoma Coast State Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Sat 8am and the busiest at Sun 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
