Sea Ranch, California
Sea Ranch, California, is home to some of the best trails and outdoor activities. A must-visit is the Bluff Top Trail, a scenic 3-mile path offering stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and unique rock formations. It's a moderate difficulty trail, perfect for a leisurely walk or a challenging run. Another top outdoor adventure is the Gualala Point Regional Park. This park has a diverse range of habitats, from rivers to forests, and is a hotspot for bird-watching. For those interested in marine life, the nearby Salt Point State Park offers tide pools teeming with sea creatures. Whether you enjoy hiking, bird-watching, or exploring marine life, Sea Ranch has you covered.
Top Spots in and near Sea Ranch
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Jenner, California
Hike the North Trail to the Pygmy Forest
4 mi / 800 ft gainSalt Point State Park, about 90 miles north of San Francisco, features rugged, windswept coastline and dramatic forests of cypress, pine and redwoods. The North trail is a great way to experience much of the inland portion of the park including the unique Pygmy Forest, named for the stunted trees...Read more -
Jenner, California
Hike the Salt Point Trail
3.73 mi / 100 ft gainThere are numerous points at which you can enter the trail from Highway 1, but on the north it begins as the Salt Point / Stump Beach Parking area and proceeds 1.2 miles to the Visitor Center (and south entrance) at the Gerstle Cove State Marine area, one of the first underwater state parks in Ca...Read more -
Jenner, California
Camp and Dive at Salt Point State Park
4.7Camping at Salt Point Sate Park is a dream. You have your choice of camping by the sea at Gerstle Cove campground, or tucked up into the forest at the Woodside campground…and you can’t go wrong with either choice.The rugged and beautiful coastline here is a popular destination for abalone diving ...Read more -
Jenner, California
Abalone Diving at Salt Point State Park
5.0Jenner is a great spot to head out in calm water with your abalone gear. The dives will be in depths of 10 to 15 ft. of water, with visibility usually in the 5-20 ft. range. Spend a little time doing your homework before entering the water and you'll be able to find easier entry areas.When you he...Read more -
Jenner, California
Hike the Central Trail
3.6 mi / 800 ft gainSalt Point State Park, about 90 miles north of San Francisco, features rugged, windswept coastline and dramatic forests of cypress, pine and redwoods. The Central Trail is a great way to experience much of the inland portion of the park including a unique highland Prairie where elk graze and are ...Read more -
Jenner, California
Bolete Mushroom Hunting
Salt Point State Park is a state park in Sonoma County, California, United States. The park covers 6,000 acres (2,400 ha) on the coast of Northern California, with 20 miles (32 km) of hiking trails and over 6 miles (9.7 km) of a rough rocky coast line including Salt Point which protrudes into the...Read more -
Jenner, California
Camp at Stillwater Cove
4.0It's a short walk down to the beach and there is a nice trail that follows along the creek. Campground features include potable water, restrooms with coin -operated showers, flush toilets, and electrical outlets. There is also a dump station. Please note: there are no RV hook-ups. Check out more...Read more -
Cazadero, California
Bouldering at Fort Ross
3.0The main boulder is right there on the water. You literally have to watch out for the waves coming up on the shore otherwise they might wipe out your camp. But it's an awesome spot with even more awesome routes. There's also a traverse along the back wall if you're looking for something a little ...Read more -
Point Arena, California
Hike Stornetta Public Lands
4.52.5 miAlong Point Arena Lighthouse Road there is an access trailhead to Stornetta Public Lands, which is part of the Bureau of Land Management system. There is a wonderful coastal trail that offers great views of the rugged coastline. From the trailhead, you will be walking south across an open field w...Read more -
Point Arena, California
Explore the Point Arena Lighthouse and Trail
5.00.5 miPoint Arena Lighthouse is situated on the piece of land that is the closest to the Hawaiian Islands from the continental United States. The lighthouse stands at 115 feet high and you are able to go to the top. I did not have time for this, unfortunately but definitely something I will take advant...Read more -
Point Arena, California
Explore the Point Arena Lighthouse
Go into the museum and gift shop first and have a look around at all the cool stuff they have from the lighthouse. Once you're done checking everything out in there, go make your way up the spiral staircase to the tippy top. You can stop just before the peak and go for a walk on the landing that ...Read more -
Guerneville, California
Austin Creek State Recreation Area Loop
5.08.65 mi / 1722 ft gainThe hike starts at the Gilliam Creek Trailhead, halfway up Armstrong Woods Road on the way to Bullfrog Pond. There is an $8 fee to enter the park, to be paid at the ranger kiosk as you enter Armstrong Woods. HIKING Begin hiking by descending the Gilliam Creek Trail. The descent is long and ste...Read more -
Jenner, California
Bouldering at Sunset Boulders
5.00.6 miYou can see the boulders off the left side of the road. Couple of different pullouts you can park at to start your approach. It’s about half a mile from the road all downhill. It’s easy going when you’re on your way, but kind of a pain after you’re whooped from climbing. Bouldering, high balls, ...Read more -
Jenner, California
Bouldering at Lamb's Rock, Sunset Boulders
5.0Lamb Boulder, located within the "Sunset Boulders" collection, contains four fun and challenging V2 - V6 bouldering routes. They are: Calambity: V6Rock Scar: V3+Skullcracker: V2 RThe Specialist: V4 Lamb Boulder is located directly across from the Sunset Boulder itself and its trad routes. To get ...Read more -
Guerneville, California
Parson Jones and Colonial Armstrong Redwood Trees
5.0The Parson Jones Tree is the tallest tree in the reserve, measuring more than 310 feet (94 m) in height. This is longer than the length of a football field! Named after a lumberman who chose to preserve this portion of the park in the 1870s, the Colonel Armstrong Tree is the oldest tree in the ...Read more -
Guerneville, California
East Ridge - Pool Ridge Loop
4.53.37 mi / 810 ft gainThis park most resembles Muir Woods, and if you're looking to get out of the tourist trap, head to Armstrong Redwoods and make a day of it. This 3-mile hike takes off from the sign pointing to East Ridge Trail. As you begin a slight climb up the trail, you'll be under the cover of the redwoods, s...Read more
Camping and Lodging in Sea Ranch
Liberty Glen (Lake Sonoma)
Manchester Beach / Mendocino Coast KOA Journey
Warm Springs Rec Area
Cloverdale / Healdsburg KOA
AutoCamp Russian River
From $149 / night
Chekaka Recreation Area Lake Mendocino