Shell Beach Coastal Access Trail

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  • Shell Beach Coastal Access Trail

  • Address: 39200 Highway 1, Sea Ranch, California 95497
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  • Phone Number: (707) 785-2377

Shell Beach Coastal Access Trail

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Sonoma County Regional Parks manages 6 public access trails in The Sea Ranch, a private community south of Gualala. Trails start at Highway 1 parking areas and cross bluff-top meadows and forests to rugged coastline.

Shell Beach Coastal Access Trail is 0.65 miles one way. It runs through pines and meadow to a wide, sandy beach with sea rocks and tide pools. Small boats can be carried to the ocean via a beach ramp.

Please stay on the marked public access trails as the other paths and roads within The Sea Ranch are privately owned. Leashed dogs welcome.

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