Sonoma Coast State Park
Heat Advisory issued August 8 at 9:42PM PDT until August 9 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Daytime highs in the mid 90s to low 100s. Nighttime lows in the mid 60s in the hills to low 80s (especially in the higher elevations). * WHERE...The Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills, The East Bay Hills and Valleys, Western Sonoma County Hills, The Santa Cruz Mountains, Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, Most of San Benito County and the Cholame Hills in Southeast Monterey County, North Bay Interior Mountains, and Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts possible in some health systems and in heat-sensitive industries. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The hottest locations will be across the far interior.
Small Craft Advisory issued August 9 at 1:43PM PDT until August 10 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 NM. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Overview
Sonoma Coast State Park is currently open with camping availability. This expansive 5,000+ acre park stretches 17 miles along the Pacific Coast from Bodega Head to approximately 4 miles north of Jenner. The park features developed camping at Wright's Beach (27 sites, max 27' trailers) and Bodega Dunes (99 sites, max 31' trailers), plus primitive environmental camping at Willow Creek (11 sites) and Pomo Canyon (21 sites). Note that one restroom/shower facility in Loop 2 at Bodega Dunes is currently closed for maintenance, with alternate facilities available. The park is known for dangerous surf conditions and is NOT suitable for swimming—heed all warnings about sneaker waves and stay back from the waterline. Dogs are prohibited on Goat Rock Beach, Salmon Creek, and Bodega Dunes beaches due to protected western snowy plover habitat (federally threatened species), but are allowed on leash at 10 other specified beaches including Blind Beach, Shell Beach, and Wright's Beach. Drones are prohibited throughout the park. Peak whale watching season is winter from Bodega Head, and harbor seal pupping occurs March-August at Goat Rock (maintain 50-yard distance). Day use fee is $10/vehicle, camping ranges from $25-$45/night depending on location.
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