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.
