Gualala Point Regional Park
Gualala, CA
Gualala Point Regional Park sits right where the Gualala River meets the ocean at the Mendocino-Sonoma county line, with a campground inland of Highway 1 and beach access and trails on the coastal side. The Sea Ranch Blufftop Trail continues south from here, giving hikers a longer option beyond the park's own paths.
The river mouth setting and the connection south to the Sea Ranch Blufftop Trail make it a genuinely versatile stop, though the county line location means it's easy to overlook on a map.
How we score beachesCross the river mouth carefully if you're walking the beach south toward Sea Ranch, conditions there change with the season and river flow.
A day use fee applies; the exact amount is best confirmed at the entrance station.
Stairs, paths, and blufftop trails connect parking to the beach; conditions vary by access point.
Dogs are welcome; check posted signage for specific leash rules.
Summer mornings run foggy before clearing, typical of the Sonoma-Mendocino coast, with water staying cold year round.
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