Sonoma Coast State Beach
4.7★ · 15 Google ratings, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 150 yd away
Walk
120 ft · under a minute
Water
58°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
2 ft range today
Length
725 yd of shoreline
Sand
320 ft from the water to the back
Map of Sonoma Coast State Beach
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1Parking150 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Come for dramatic ocean views
Multiple visitors highlight the scenic rocks, waves, and Pacific vistas as the main draw of this location.
Stop here as a rest point
The location works well as a relaxing break during a longer drive along the coast.
Visit on clear nights for stargazing
One visitor reported excellent visibility of the night sky during a visit.
Plan for rough road and parking conditions
The roads and parking areas are in poor repair according to visitor reports.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
60°F · fog
Water
58°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
5.3 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the W
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
4 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 06:39 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:41 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:49 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:42 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 California
🅿 Parking 150 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 120 ft away, under a minute walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Sonoma Coast State Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 150 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Sonoma Coast State Beach?
40 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 Sonoma Coast State Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
