Featuring two beautiful miles of beach on Bodega Bay is Doran Beach, which is a portion of the Doran Regional Park. It is home to over 120 RV and tent campsites spread across five campground areas like the Gull, Cove, and Shell Campsites.
Meanwhile, it is known for its ideal terrain, which is great for recreational activities like kite flying, walking, surfing, and picnicking. Birdwatching opportunities are also available at Doran Beach, and it is also a beloved location for fishing enthusiasts as well as those who want to explore marine life under the sea.
Doran Beach is a great place for beginner hikers to visit too as it is the starting point for a 1.3-mile trail that will take explorers through grassy dunes and ends at a boardwalk.
Address: Doran Beach, 201 Doran Beach Road, Bodega Bay, California 94923
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