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Our MissionThe mission o Caliornia State Parks is
to provide or the health, inspiration and
education o the people o Caliornia by
helping to preserve the states extraordinary
biological diversity, protecting its most
valued natural and cultural resources, and
creating opportunities or high-quality
outdoor recreation.
Sonoma Coast State Park3095 Highway 1
Bodega Bay, CA 94923(707) 875-3483 or (707) 865-2391
2004 California State Parks (Rev. 2009) Printed on Recycled
Paper
www.parks.ca.gov
Caliornia State Parks supports equal access.
Prior to arrival, visitors with disabilities who
need assistance should contact the park at
(707) 875-3483. This publication is available
in alternate ormats by contacting:
CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS
P. O. Box 942896
Sacraento, CA 94296-0001
For inormation call: (800) 777-0369
(916) 653-6995, outside the U.S.711, TTY relay service
Discover the many states of California.TM
SonomaCoastState Park
This awe-inspiringshoreline oers a wealth
o opportunities or
wholesome un. Whether
you like to stroll along
the beach, fsh, sunbathe
or settle down or a
amily picnic, you will
be able to create many
unorgettable moments.
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ACCESSIBLE FEATURES
Fourcampsitesandrestrooms/
showers at Bodega Dunes are
accessible. Willow Creek has
two accessible campsites and
restrooms. Pomo Canyon has a
designated accessible campsite
on hard-packed dirt with parking200 eet away.
Wind-blownsandiscommon
at Wrights Beach and Bodega
Dunes.
WrightsBeachhasaccessible
picnic areas and restrooms.
ThepicnicareanearVistaTrailhasfour
accessible picnic sites and a generally
accessible pit toilet in the parking area.
TheVistaTrailisa.7-mileaccessibleasphalt
trail overlooking coastal blus.
Beachwheelchairsareavailable.Pleasecontact
the park in advance to make arrangements or
use at (707) 875-3483.
Forthelatestaccessibilityupdates,visit
http://access.parks.ca.go or call (916) 445-8949.
PLEASE REmEmBER
Theshaleformationsofbluffsand
rocks are unstable and unsae or
climbing. Stay on trails and heed
ences and warning signs.
Groundresarepermittedonlyin
department-maintained fre rings.Beach fres are prohibited.
Woodgatheringisnotpermitted.
Firewood may be purchased at either
Bodega Dunes or Wrights Beach
campgrounds.
Dogsmustalwaysbeonaleash.In
order to protect sensitive wildlie, dogs
are not allowed on any trails, Goat
Rock Beach or Salmon Creek beaches.
Nodrinkingwaterisavailableatthe
environmental campsites. Bring an
adequate supply or your stay.
Vehiclesmaynotbedrivenintothe
environmental camp sites. Camping
in a recreational vehicle in the parking
area is not permitted.
Petsarenotallowedinthe
environmental campgrounds. Wildlie
will avoid places where domesticanimals are kept.
Swimmingorwadingintheoceanis
not recommended.
Keepyoursiteclean.Whenyouleave,
it should look as though no one had
ever been there.
ParkHeadquartersislocatedonemile
north o Bodega Dunes campground on
Highway 1.
Ocean WaesWaves
can be unpredictable.
Large waves can sweep
the shoreline even
on days when most o
the sur looks tame.
These large waves
have been the causeo many drownings
over the years and can
catch those close to the
shoreline by surprise,
washing them into the
cold, turbulent water.
Most victims were climbing on rocks and clis,
playing near orin the sur, or shore shing.
Rip CurrentsThese powerul, channeled
watercurrents fow away rom shore. They
typically extend rom the shoreline, through
the sur zone, and past the line o breaking
waves. Rip currents can occur at any beach
with breaking waves.
I you are caught in the seaward rush o
a rip current, do not panic or attempt to
swim directly to the shore against the strong
current. Swim parallel to the shore until you
are out o the rip current, then swim to shoreat an angle away
rom the rip current.
The rip current usually dissipates just
beyond the sur line. At this point, you may
swim around the current and back to shore.
In an emergency, dial 911. Remain calm.
Have someone spot the person in trouble
or keep your eyes on the person. Give
your location and stay on the line with the
dispatcher. Do not attempt a water rescue
yoursel; wait or trained proessionals.
Portuguese Beach
NEARBY STATE PARKS
ArmstrongRedwoodsSNR
7 miles north o Guerneville on Armstrong
Woods Road, (707) 869-2015
AustinCreekSRA
7 miles north o Guerneville on Armstrong
Woods Road (via the same entrance as
Armstrong Redwoods SNR, (707) 869-2015
FortRossStateHistoricPark
12 miles north o Jenner on Highway 1,
(707) 847-3286/865-2391
