Located near the entrance of Bodega Harbor, Doran Beach is a two mile-long and wide beach with light brown sand in the village of Bodega Bay. The two-mile stretch of beach is a part of a recreational park named Doran Regional Park, and it is adjacent to a sandspit located near Bodega Harbor’s entrance. The portion of Doran Beach facing Bodega Harbor is narrower than the southern part of the beach – this broader portion of the beach faces the open Pacific Ocean. There is a rocky jetty on the western end of Doran Beach. As an interesting fact, the beach is named after William (Billy) Doran, who owned the ranch that initially Doran Beach was a part of. Although Doran Beach does not have any lifeguards, the area near the beach has many amenities including picnic tables, barbecues, benches, restrooms, a nearby fish cleaning station, fire pits, and a boat launch area. The beach also offers access to people with disabilities and also allows dogs on leash.
