Jenner

Jenner is a small coastal village in Sonoma County where the Russian River flows into the Pacific Ocean, creating a natural estuary. This water formation stretches along the northern California coastline and shapes the area's physical landscape.

The settlement began when a Vermont dentist arrived in 1854 and started developing the area near the river mouth. His arrival marked the start of permanent human settlement in this coastal location.

The name comes from a Vermont dentist who arrived and shaped the area in the 1800s. The Russian River and its meeting with the ocean remain central to how people experience and move through this small community.

You can reach the village via State Route 1, which connects it to neighboring coastal communities. State Route 116 offers an alternative route along the river if you want to explore the surrounding area.

Pacific harbor seals gather year-round at Goat Rock Beach, forming a permanent colony at the river mouth. This natural gathering makes the place a special spot to observe these marine mammals in their habitat.

Location: Sonoma County

Elevation above the sea: 4 m

Website: http://mcn.org/e/jenner

GPS coordinates: 38.44972,-123.11556

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:30