Schooner Gulch State Beach | |
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Beach | |
 View of the beach | |
| Location | Mendocino County, California |
| Dimensions | |
| • Length | <1 mile |
| Access | CA-1 |
Schooner Gulch State Beach is a public beach located in Mendocino County, California. It is located approximately 50 miles northwest of Santa Rosa.[1] The park is famous for Bowling Ball Beach, where visitors can view natural spherical sandstone concretions at low tide. The beach offers a scenic spot along the Mendocino coast and a stunning place for watching sunsets. Visitors to the beach come to surf, fish, and picnic.[2] Hiking is also a very popular activity at this beach, and there are multiple trails along the coast.[3]
The long-abandoned settlement of Schooner Gulch, California was located in the area, but no trace remains within the park.
- ^ Schooner Gulch State Beach, accessed November 26, 2009
- ^ Schooner Gulch SB, accessed November 26, 2009
- ^ "Schooner Gulch State Beach and... Hiking | Trails.com". www.trails.com. Retrieved February 8, 2018.