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Overview
Located in the town of Jenner, Ocean Cove Beach is a private and rocky beach below the privately-owned Ocean Cove Campground. Ocean Cove Beach is situated between Stillwater Cove Regional Park and Salt Point State Park – and is a well-known destination for boating and fishing.
Amenities
Ocean Cove Beach welcomes dogs on leash and offers many amenities including restrooms, showers, tide pools, boat launch, a paid campground, and a general store. Please note that the campground is open from April to November and has oceanfront RVs and tent camping sites on a bluff.
Activities
There are many fun activities at Ocean Cove Beach including boating, fishing, kayaking, camping, scuba diving, and tide pooling.
Parking
Getting to Ocean Cove Beach is very easy – the beach is situated at 23125 Coast Highway and can be accessed through the campground. There is a paid parking lot within walking distance of the beach.
Attractions
If you are looking for attractions near Ocean Cove Beach, you can drive 45 minutes to the Links at Bodega Harbour, a beautiful 18-hole oceanfront golf course that hosts many tournaments and features a golf shop, gallery, restaurant, yacht club, and live music. Sonoma County Fairgrounds offers a horse-racing track, jockey club, carnival rides, and several open-air amphitheaters. It hosts many annual events including the Sonoma County Fair, The Harmony Festival, and The Sonoma Valley Harvest Fair – a wine festival with a grape stomping contest. The Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center is dedicated to the works of Charles M. Schulz, creator of Peanuts comic strip, and is home to a three-and-a-half-ton sculpture depicting the evolution of Snoopy – a character in the comic, Schulz’s studio, and three rotating galleries. Another great attraction near Ocean Cove Beach is Scandia Family Fun Center, an amusement park with many rides including a pirate ship swing, train ride, merry-go-round swings, horse carousel, go-karts, and bumper cars.
Restaurants
If you get hungry, there are many restaurants within a 35-minute drive of Ocean Cove Beach. Litchfield’s at Sonoma Coast Villa is a seaside Californian restaurant with a nice menu that includes starters, soups, appetizers, oysters, desserts, and wine. The vegetarian-friendly Estero Café serves breakfast, lunch, brunch, happy hour, and dinner items. Another good restaurant near Ocean Cove Beach is Dinucci's Italian Dinners, an Italian restaurant featuring pizza, pasta, Pesce, pane, and rice dishes.
Hotels
If you are looking for a hotel near Ocean Cove Beach, you can drive 40 minutes to the luxurious 4-Star hotel Bodega Bay Lodge that is spread across seven acres and overlooks Bodega Bay – it features a pool, lounge, spa, sauna, restaurant, fitness center, and hiking tours. The Inn at the Tides is a 3-Star hotel with a pool, sauna, gym, and an oceanfront Italian bar-restaurant. If you are looking for an affordable hotel near Ocean Cove Beach, the 3-Star Continental Inn offers beautiful rooms and suites.
Basic Details
All Amenities at Ocean Cove Beach
Amenities
Boat Ramp
Activities
Camping
Fishing
Hiking
Rentals
Bikes
Kayaking Canoeing
Food
Access
Car Access
Foot Access
Parking - Free
Features
Ocean Cove Beach - Beach Map
Top Traveler Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Surf through our FAQs to help you find your perfect beach!
Does Ocean Cove Beach have parking? If so, is it free or paid?
Yes, this Beach provides free parking at the entrance, although spaces are limited. Visitors can also find street parking nearby for easy access to the beach.
Does Ocean Cove Beach have lifeguards?
No, this Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach - please be careful when swimming on this beach.
Is Ocean Cove Beach a family-friendly beach?
No, this Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.
Is Ocean Cove Beach good for swimming?
No, this Beach is not generally considered a good swimming beach.
Does Ocean Cove Beach have restrooms?
No, this Beach does not have restrooms on or near the beach.
Is Ocean Cove Beach a nude beach?
No, this Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.
Is there food near Ocean Cove Beach?
No, this Beach does not have nearby food options - please plan your beach day accordingly.
What are the activities at Ocean Cove Beach?
Yes, this Beach is renowned for its vibrant beach scene, offering various activities for everyone to enjoy Camping, Fishing, Hiking.
Does Ocean Cove Beach have accommodations for people with disabilities?
No, this Beach does not have accommodations for people with disabilities.
Is Ocean Cove Beach a dog-friendly beach?
No, this Beach is not dog-friendly.
Is Ocean Cove Beach good for surfing?
No, this Beach is not generally considered to be good for surfing.
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