Wright's Beach
Jenner, CA
Wright's Beach is a straightforward, popular stretch of Sonoma Coast State Park with a campground right behind the dunes, close enough to fall asleep to the sound of the surf. It's one of the more developed, family friendly stops along this part of the coast.
The beachfront camping is a genuine rarity on this coast, though the popularity that comes with it means real competition for a site in season.
How we score beachesBook the campground well in advance if a beachfront site is the goal, sites this close to the sand on the Sonoma coast are genuinely rare and go fast.
A day use fee applies; the exact amount is best confirmed at the entrance station.
A path leads from the campground and parking area to the beach.
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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