Russian Gulch

Russian Gulch extends for three miles from east to west, featuring 7,630 feet of rocky ocean shores and a sheltered sand beach perfect for swimming.

The area honors Russian fur trappers who established Fort Ross 50 miles south, with iron rings in the headlands marking former lumber schooner docking points.

The Native Sons of the Golden West initiated the movement to establish this location as a state park, which opened in 1933 after community fundraising.

Visitors can access the beach and surrounding park daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with facilities including restrooms and outdoor showers.

The park contains a natural blow hole formation extending 200 feet inland, creating a pit 100 feet across and 60 feet deep at its terminus.

Location: Mendocino County

Website: https://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=432

Address: CA-1, Mendocino, CA 95460, USA 95460 Mendocino

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 07:00-21:00

Phone: +17079375804

Website: https://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=432

GPS coordinates: 39.32910,-123.80474

Latest update: April 30, 2025 07:19