Stillwater Cove Regional Park
Jenner, CA
Stillwater Cove Regional Park sits on the inland side of Highway 1, a Sonoma County park with a dirt pullout on the bluffs above the cove offering wide views before the drop down to the water. It's a quieter alternative to the bigger state parks nearby.
A genuinely good bluff view and a quieter cove than the bigger parks nearby, though it doesn't have a standout feature beyond that.
How we score beachesStop at the bluff top pullout even if you're not planning to go all the way down, the views from up there are worth it on their own.
A day use fee applies; the exact amount is best confirmed at the entrance station.
Stairs, a path, and blufftop trails connect the vehicle entrance to the cove.
Dogs are welcome; check posted signage for specific leash rules.
Summer mornings run foggy before clearing, typical of the Sonoma coast, with water staying cold year round.
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