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Located in the town of Jenner, Wright’s Beach is a mile long and a mile wide beach situated between the Russian River and Bodega Bay. Wright’s Beach is a part of Sonoma Coast State Park and is a popular camping destination.
Wright’s Beach welcomes dogs on leash and offers many amenities including restrooms, picnic tables, a small paid campground with over 25 camping spots, and a day-use area named Duncan’s Landing south of the beach.
There are many fun activities at Wright’s Beach including fishing, camping, hiking, beachcombing, beach walking, and sunbathing. Please note that swimming here can be very dangerous because of large waves and strong rip currents.
Getting to Wright’s Beach is easy – after you get off of Coast Highway, drive west to a paid parking lot that is within walking distance of the beach.
If you are looking for nearby attractions, you can drive 20 minutes to many options near Wright’s Beach. 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 Wright’s Beach is Saint Teresa of Avila Church that has been the setting for Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 film The Birds.
If you get hungry, you can drive 25 minutes to many restaurants near Wright’s Beach. 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 Wright’s Beach is Tap Room offering sushi, sandwiches, burgers, chips, burritos, fries, and beer in outdoor seating.
If you are looking for a hotel near Wright’s Beach, you can drive 20 minutes to many nearby hotels. The upscale Mediterranean-style and pet-friendly 4-Star hotel Sonoma Coast Villa 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 Wright’s Beach, the 2-Star Good Nite Inn Rohnert Park Sonoma County has a nice pool.
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Top Traveler Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does Wright's Beach have parking? If so, is it free or paid?
Wright's Beach does not have dedicated parking but has street parking near the entrance.
Does Wright's Beach have lifeguards?
No, Wright's Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach – please be careful when swimming on this beach.
Is Wright's Beach a family-friendly beach?
Wright's Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.
Is Wright's Beach good for swimming?
Wright's Beach is not generally considered a good swimming beach.
Does Wright's Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are conveniently available on or adjacent to the beach at Wright's Beach.
Is Wright's Beach a nude beach?
No, Wright's Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.
Is there food near Wright's Beach?
Wright's Beach does not have nearby food options – please plan your beach day accordingly.
What are the activities at Wright's Beach?
Wright's Beach is renowned for its vibrant beach scene, offering various activities for everyone to enjoy Camping, Fishing, Hiking.
Does Wright's Beach have accommodations for people with disabilities?
Yes, Wright's Beach offers accommodations for people with disabilities, allowing everyone to relish the coastal experience.
Is Wright's Beach a dog-friendly beach?
Yes, bring your dog with you to Wright's Beach!
Is Wright's Beach good for surfing?
Wright's Beach is not generally considered to be good for surfing.
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