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Schooner Gulch State Beach
Even if you have not heard the name of this beach before, you probably know about one of its most prominent attractions Bowling Ball Beach.
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Schooner Gulch State Beach Details
Even if you have not heard the name of this beach before, you probably know about one of its most prominent attractions Bowling Ball Beach. This scenic spot along the Mendocino coast is dotted with spherical sandstone rocks, which look like massive bowling balls scattered along the beach. But besides admiring this bizarre sight, guests also come to this beach for surfing, fishing, and hiking (there are two short trailheads that lead to and from the beach). The most popular time to visit is during sunset, although Bowling Ball Beach is particularly breathtaking in the early morning light as well.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Schooner Gulch State Beach
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0.4 mi away
Bowling Ball Beach
This alien-like landscape on the shores of Mendocino County is one of the most bizarre landscapes in California.
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Manchester State Park
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Hendy Woods State Park
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18.2 mi away
Greenwood State Beach
Located in the former logging town of Elk, this 47-acre beach is a quiet destination along the Pacific Coast.
23.1 mi away
Navarro River Redwoods State Park
As you head towards the Pacific Ocean down Highway 128, you will enter the Anderson Valley and drive through an 11-mile stretch of redwood forest.
