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Waterfront Spot

Doran Beach

Opens Monday at 9:00 AM

Bodega Bay

"very mellow quiet beach which was just what we were searching for"
Free beach wheelchair, first-come first-served
Crabs galore on the jetty at the north end

A two-mile crescent of soft sand and grassy dunes that feels more East Coast than California. Doran Beach's sheltered, calm water makes it a favorite for families, campers, and anyone craving an unhurried shoreline stroll.

They recommend it:

Sonoma County
Sonoma County
Google
(687)
4.7

What are you into?

  • Family-friendly beach
  • Beachfront camping
  • Calm sheltered water
  • Sandy dunes
  • Bodega Bay

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