Jenner

Goat Rock Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Goat Rock Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Goat Rock Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.River's End Restaurant & Inn is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Goat Rock Beach?

There are 51 places to stay in the Goat Rock Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Goat Rock Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2439598&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Bayside Cottage</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3345440&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Welcome to My View''</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4109295&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Mar-Tiny</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7334526&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sunset Escape</a></li></ul>

Good for Relax

7.6

/ 10 Very good

#132 out of 385
in California

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About

Goat Rock Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 132th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 143.2 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Jenner settlement, just 1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious bay with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Goat Rock Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Jenner Beach, which has a rating of 7.

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Historical

+18 ^oC +11 ^oC

Air temperature

8.3 M/S

Wind

+12 ^oC

Water temperature

1.7 M

Wave height

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Beach overall scores

Water

Excellent

8.5/10

Cover

Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Frustrating

4/10

Amenities

Very poor

1.7/10

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Goat Rock Beach (California) is located outside the Jenner settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Goat Rock Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

User reviews

"Goat Rock Beach, situated in northern Sonoma County near Jenner, California, and at the mouth of the Russian River, boasts several sea stacks made of durable greywacke rock. It's worth noting that the San Andreas fault runs parallel to the shoreline in this area. This beach provides a stunning location for enjoying a picnic lunch."

Zynex

"Goat Rock Beach is a stunning destination to explore! However, it's important to exercise caution as the water can be quite treacherous. Please refrain from attempting to wade into it."

Devon Rourke

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Zynex

"Goat Rock Beach is a stunning destination to explore! However, it's important to exercise caution as the water can be quite treacherous. Please refrain from attempting to wade into it."

Devon Rourke

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4.6km from the beach

Excellent

Welcome to My View''

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4.5km from center

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7.2km from the beach

Stay on Magic Mountain

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6.2km from center

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Cozy Creek Cabin - On Austin Creek Hot Tub - Dog Friendly - BBQ Grill - Fast WiFi

7.2km from the beach

Good

Cozy Creek Cabin - On Austin Creek Hot Tub - Dog Friendly - BBQ Grill - Fast WiFi

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6.3km from center

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7.4km from the beach

Excellent

Cazadero Escape

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6.6km from center

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9.4km from the beach

7.5

Very good

Coastal Dream

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9.3km from center

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9.4km from the beach

Good

Sunset Escape

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9.3km from center

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12km from the beach

8.4

Very good

Land's End

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11.9km from center

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12km from the beach

Excellent

Mar-Tiny

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11.9km from center

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12.1km from the beach

9.5

Exceptional

Seaside Cottage

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12km from center

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12.1km from the beach

6.6

Good

Pelican House

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12km from center

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13.6km from the beach

Whaleship Harbor View

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13.5km from center

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14.5km from the beach

8.6

Excellent

Bayside Cottage

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Jenner

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14.4km from center

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General features

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- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
sharks
- High prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
location
- In a natural environment, there are no roads or buildings within the beach
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Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

River's End Restaura...• 7 min walk
Tasting By The Sea W...• 14 min walk
Cafe Aquatica• 14 min walk
Jenner Restaurant• 14 min walk

Attractions

Jenner - Sea Lion Re...• 8 min walk

Transport

STS• 28.2km
Monte Rio (Creekside...• 10.1km
Rohnert Park• 38.7km

Localities

Jenner• 1km
Sacramento• 143.2km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Goat Rock Beach?

The coastline of Goat Rock Beach is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Goat Rock Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Goat Rock Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Goat Rock Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

The waves in the Goat Rock Beach are usually strong.

Is the Goat Rock Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Goat Rock Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Goat Rock Beach?

Goat Rock Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Beachgoers with pets

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Goat Rock Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Goat Rock Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.River's End Restaurant & Inn is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Goat Rock Beach?

There are 51 places to stay in the Goat Rock Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Goat Rock Beach include:

Bayside Cottage

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Goat Rock Beach from parking?

The Goat Rock Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Goat Rock Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Goat Rock Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Jenner - Sea Lion Restplace located in 0.6 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Goat Rock Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Goat Rock Beach is September. Its average value reaches 20°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 15°C. The coldest month is December with air temperature 12°C and water 12°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Goat Rock Beach (California) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Goat Rock Beach (California) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.