Top LGBTQ Beaches in Bodega Bay, California
Located in the village of Bodega Bay, Bodega Dunes Beach is a large beach that has light brown sand and a large amount of driftwood. This beach is located below oceanfront bluffs and it is located adjacent to a campground named Bodega Dunes – Bodega Dunes Beach is part of a state park named Sonoma Coast State Park. Although Bodega Dunes Beach does not have any lifeguards, the bluff top area above the beach has many other amenities including restrooms, picnic tables, walking trails, horse riding trails, and barbecue areas. Dogs are not allowed at Bodega Dunes Beach. Getting to Bodega Dunes Beach is easy - the access trail to the beach is located on the western end of Bodega Road. The western end of Bodega Road is located near the northern end of Bodega Bay. Bodega Road is easily accessible from California State Highway 1 / Pacific Coast Highway. There is also a paid day-use parking lot near the beach access trail. We recommend visiting this beach while wearing appropriate footwear because this beach has a large amount of driftwood. Bodega Dunes Beach offers a unique blend of natural beauty and convenience with its proximity to harbor seals basking on the sandy beaches and the availability of hot showers and flush toilets at the nearby campground.
Bodega Bay Harbor is a small beach located in the town of Bodega Bay, in the United States. Bodega Bay Harbor, Sonoma County, northwest of San Francisco, is around 1000 feet long and features a mixture of sand and rocks.
Furlong Gulch Beach is located in Bodega Bay, United States. The beach is approximately 1.5 miles long with soft, golden sand. It is situated 17 miles from Bodega Head to Vista Trail, with points along the coast highway providing scenic views. This beach, where Furlong Gulch Creek drains into the Pacific Ocean, is a perfect destination for visitors seeking to escape the inland heat.
Located to the south of the town of Jenner in the northern part of Sonoma County, Shell Beach is a small brown sand beach with a few rocky parts and a small amount of shrubs and grass. This beach is located below steep oceanfront bluffs. The beach and the surrounding area have important geological significance because many kinds of rocks are found here including shale, sandstone, and serpentine. The beach is a part of a state park named Sonoma Coast State Park. Please note that Shell Beach should not be confused with another separate beach with the same name called Shell Beach – this other Shell Beach is located in the La Jolla neighbourhood of San Diego. Additionally, if you're traveling around California, consider visiting the charming towns of San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach, both offering unique coastal experiences.
