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Overview
Located in the town of Bodega Bay, Bird Walk Coastal Access is a half-a-mile long and wide beach that is a part of Bird Walk Coastal Access Regional Park. Bird Walk Coastal Access is situated in Sonoma Coast State Park and is a well-known birdwatching spot.
Amenities
Bird Walk Coastal Access welcomes dogs on leash and offers many amenities including restrooms, picnic tables, trails, and benches.
Activities
There are a couple of fun activities at Bird Walk Coastal Access including birdwatching, biking, and beach walking.
Parking
Getting to Bird Walk Coastal Access is easy – the beach’s paid parking lot is situated at 355 Highway 1. After parking, you will need to walk a few minutes along Cheney Creek Trail to get to the beach.
Attractions
If you are looking for nearby attractions, you can drive 30 minutes to many options near Bird Walk Coastal Access. Sonoma County Fairgrounds offers a horse-racing track, jockey club, carnival rides, and several open-air amphitheaters. It hosts many annual events including the Sonoma County Fair, The Harmony Festival, and The Sonoma Valley Harvest Fair – a wine festival with a grape stomping contest. The famous road course Sonoma Raceway plays host to many annual racing events including the NASCAR Cup Series, the IndyCar Series, the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, and the American Federation of Motorcyclists series. Scandia Family Fun Center is an awesome amusement park featuring many rides including a pirate ship swing, train ride, merry-go-round, horse carousel, go-karts, and bumper cars. Another great attraction near Bird Walk Coastal Access is Saint Teresa of Avila Church that has been the setting for Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 film The Birds.
Restaurants
If you get hungry, you can drive 30 minutes to many restaurants near Bird Walk Coastal Access. The European restaurant Vladimir's Czech Restaurant features rye bread, chicken paprikash, duck, pork, ribs, a bar, and live music. Saltwater Oyster Depot is a nice oyster bar-restaurant that serves seafood, mollusks, and regional wines. Another good restaurant near Bird Walk Coastal Access is Tap Room offering sushi, sandwiches, burgers, chips, burritos, fries, and beer in outdoor seating.
Hotels
If you are looking for a hotel near Bird Walk Coastal Access, you can drive six minutes to the upscale Mediterranean-style and pet-friendly 4-Star hotel Sonoma Coast Villa that features a pool, spa, restaurant, miniature golf course, and hiking tours. Bodega Coast Inn & Suites is a 3-Star seaside hotel that welcomes pets and offers canoeing, diving, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, snorkeling, and windsurfing tours. If you are looking for a budget-friendly hotel near Bird Walk Coastal Access, the 2-Star Good Nite Inn Rohnert Park Sonoma County has a nice pool.
Basic Details
(707) 875-3540
805 meters
Entry Fee
Restroom Available
7:00 AM - Sunset
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All Amenities at Bird Walk Coastal Access
Amenities
Dogs
Restrooms
Activities
Bike Paths
Rentals
Bikes
Food
Restaurants
Access
Car Access
Disabled Access
Foot Access
Parking - Paid
Stairs to Beach
Features
Bird Walk Coastal Access - Beach Map
Top Traveler Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Surf through our FAQs to help you find your perfect beach!
Does Bird Walk Coastal Access have parking? If so, is it free or paid?
Bird Walk Coastal Access does not have dedicated parking but has street parking near the entrance.
Does Bird Walk Coastal Access have lifeguards?
No, Bird Walk Coastal Access does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach – please be careful when swimming on this beach.
Is Bird Walk Coastal Access a family-friendly beach?
Bird Walk Coastal Access is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.
Is Bird Walk Coastal Access good for swimming?
Bird Walk Coastal Access is not generally considered a good swimming beach.
Does Bird Walk Coastal Access have restrooms?
Restrooms are conveniently available on or adjacent to the beach at Bird Walk Coastal Access.
Is Bird Walk Coastal Access a nude beach?
No, Bird Walk Coastal Access maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.
Is there food near Bird Walk Coastal Access?
Bird Walk Coastal Access has multiple restaurant options near or on the beach.
What are the activities at Bird Walk Coastal Access?
Bird Walk Coastal Access is a good place to Bike Paths
Does Bird Walk Coastal Access have accommodations for people with disabilities?
Yes, Bird Walk Coastal Access offers accommodations for people with disabilities, allowing everyone to relish the coastal experience.
Is Bird Walk Coastal Access a dog-friendly beach?
Yes, bring your dog with you to Bird Walk Coastal Access!
Is Bird Walk Coastal Access good for surfing?
Bird Walk Coastal Access is not generally considered to be good for surfing.
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