How much does it cost to get into Doran beach?

For a day use fee of $7, this is a great spot to picnic and enjoy the sand and water.

Can you swim in Doran beach?

over a year ago. Yes. Great place for kids. The beach has a nice gentle slope (no rocks) and waves are small so it’s pretty safe.

How much is parking at Doran beach?

The park is open daily. Most Sonoma County Regional parks open at sunrise and close at sunset. $6 per vehicle per day.

Do you have to pay at Doran beach?

From Highway 1 in Bodega Bay, turn west onto Doran Beach Road and enter the park. Expect to pay upon entering if you plan to stay for a while (they allow 15 minutes free to drive the road and take in the view if you don’t stop and get out).

What time does Doran Park open?

7 a.m. to sunset
Open daily from 7 a.m. to sunset. The campgrounds are open year-round and offer quality camping facilities in beautiful surroundings.

Are dogs allowed on Doran beach?

If you’re in the mood for a seaside adventure, dogs are welcome at all regional parks along the Sonoma Coast, including Doran, Pinnacle Gulch, Stillwater Cove, The Sea Ranch Coastal Access Trails, and Gualala Point.

Is Doran Beach Safe?

“Doran is one of our safer beaches, sure,” Hopkins said. “But they’re never going to offer a fully safe day at the beach.” Herzberg suggests reframing the way locals and tourists alike talk about the Sonoma County beach experience.

Are dogs allowed on Doran Beach?

Are Sonoma County beaches open?

Sonoma Coast beaches with parking areas to reopen. The county is under a shelter in place order that restricts unnecessary travel.

Are dogs allowed at Bodega Bay?

Dogs are permitted on beach, but must be leashed. Dogs are permitted except on coastal trails and at Goat Rock.

Are dogs allowed at Bodega Head?

Dogs are NOT allowed on trails or beaches at Bodega Head or at nearby Campbell Cove Beach. However, dog owners, do not despair: Dogs are allowed on-leash, at TEN state park beaches north of Bodega Bay, starting at Marshal Gulch Beach, extending up to Blind Beach.

Can you swim in Bodega Bay?

Located in Bodega Bay, the long and wide Doran Beach is a lovely spot for families to enjoy playing in the ocean in the summer. Because it is south-facing, the waves are usually gentle, and it is the only coastal beach in Sonoma County that is safe for swimming, boogie boarding, and surfing.