Know before you go
A little care.
A better day out.
Public access
Use signed Sonoma Coast State Park headland paths and viewing areas. Stay back from eroding cliffs.
Keep the coast wild
Stay on signed public access. Check current closures and swell, keep back from bluff edges, and give wildlife space.
Planning to bring a dog? Check the land manager’s current pet rules for this exact route and beach.
Your walk
Headland walks from the state-park day-use area.
The Atlas pin is an approximate access-area marker. Use the official route map, signs and closures for navigation.
Winter into spring · gray-whale migration
Watch from the headland. Whales move on their own schedule; a visit is never a promised sighting.
Seasonal viewing guide ↗Typical timing, not a promised sighting.