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Located in the town of Jenner, Gerstle Cove is a rocky beach below the visitor center building in Salt Point State Park on the south side of the mouth of Miller Creek. Gerstle Cove is a part of Gerstle Cove Marine Reserve and is a well-known diving destination. Gerstle Cove offers many amenities including restrooms, picnic tables, tide pools, trails, and a paid campground. There are many fun activities at Gerstle Cove including scuba diving, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, camping, tide pooling, whale watching, and abalone diving. Please note that fishing is not allowed at Gerstle Cove. Getting to Gerstle Cove is very easy – the beach is situated at 25050 Coast Highway and there is a paid parking lot named Salt Point Parking Area a few yards from the beach.
Attractions
If you are looking for attractions near Gerstle Cove, you can drive 45 minutes to Bodega Marine Reserve, a natural and marine reserve that is spread across 362 acres and is a great vista point for taking Instagram-worthy pictures and viewing the North Pacific Ocean and Bodega Bay. The Links at Bodega Harbour is an 18-hole oceanfront golf course featuring a golf shop, gallery, restaurant, yacht club, live music, and hosts many tournaments. The Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center is dedicated to the works of Charles M. Schulz, creator of Peanuts comic strip, and is home to a three-and-a-half-ton sculpture depicting the evolution of Snoopy – a character in the comic, Schulz’s studio, and three rotating galleries. Another great attraction near Gerstle Cove is Elk Reserve, a national park that is an awesome destination for picnicking, camping, and watching Tule Elk, pelicans, seagulls, and cormorants.
Restaurants
If you get hungry, you can drive 30 minutes to many restaurants near Gerstle Cove. The American restaurant-bar Coastal Kitchen serves burgers, sandwiches, soups, cocktails, beers, and has a long wine list. Tomales deli + café is a vegetarian-friendly restaurant that offers breakfast, brunch, and lunch options. Another good restaurant near Gerstle Cove is Huria’s, a woodfired restaurant featuring NY-inspired pizza Napoletana, North African dishes, wine, and desserts.
Hotels
If you are looking for a hotel near Gerstle Cove, you can drive 40 minutes to many nearby hotels. The 3-Star Bodega Bay Inn welcomes pets and features ocean view rooms, fire pits, and a sculpture garden. If you are looking for affordable hotels near Gerstle Cove, the 3-Star pet-friendly hotel Tomales Bay Resort & Marina offers a pool and kayaking, biking, canoeing, and hiking tours – and the 2-Star Bodega Harbor Inn is a pet-friendly hotel.
Amenities
LGBTQ
Disability
ATM
Barbecue
Blue Flag
Boat Ramps
Party Scene
Dogs
Fire Pits
Nude
Free Parking
Paid Parking
Playground
Restrooms
Showers
Stairs To Beach
Street Parking
Picnic Tables
Wi-Fi
Activities
ATV
Bike Paths
Camping
All-Terrain Vehicles
Fishing
Hiking
Jet Skiing
KayakingCanoeing
Paddle-boards
Sailing
Scuba Diving
Snorkeling
Surfing
Swimming
Volleyball
Water Skiing
Windsurfing
Rentals
Lounge Chair Rental
Beach Mat Rental
Umbrella Rental
Transportation
Bike Access
Bike Racks
Car Access
Fishing Boats
Foot Access
Bus Stop
RV Parking
Boats
Yachts
Food
Bars
Beach Vendors
Restaurants
Basic Details
Phone
(707) 847-3221
Hours
Sunrise to Sunset
Cell Reception
Medium
Parking
Yes
Size of the beach
0.5 mi
Sand Color
Sand Texture
Smooth
Entry Fee
Yes
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Public
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