North Jenner Beaches
Jenner, CA
North Jenner Beaches covers the string of small coves visible from highway shoulder overlooks north of town, informal pullouts rather than a single named park entrance. Blind Beach is one of the better known named stops along this stretch, reached by a short walk down from the bluff.
A genuinely scenic, uncrowded stretch for anyone willing to stop at the unmarked pullouts, though the lack of clear signage means it takes some trial and error.
How we score beachesSlow down along this stretch, the pullouts and trailheads aren't always well marked and it's easy to drive past the better coves.
Free parking is available at the highway shoulder pullouts.
Blufftop trails lead from the pullouts down to the individual coves; conditions vary by access point.
Dogs are not allowed at North Jenner Beach under Sonoma Coast State Park rules.
Summer mornings run foggy before clearing, typical of the Sonoma coast, with water staying cold year round.
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