Schooner Gulch State Beach (SB) / Bowling Ball Beach

Bowling Ball Beach

Mendocino, California, United States

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The beach and headlands preserve a scenic spot along the Mendocino Coast and offers a stunning perch for watching sunsets, or merely sitting in the grass as the afternoon sun glistens on the waters below. Fishing, picnicking, and surfing are popular activities here. A small parking area with two trailheads is on the west side of the highway. The southern trail leads to Schooner Gulch Beach and the northern trail provides access to Bowling Ball Beach.

Site Condition

Location/Directions The state beach is located three miles south of Point Arena, where Schooner Gulch Road intersects State Highway 1.

General Notes

updated 5.16.2010 pk, 6.30.2015 ca / 10.23.2015 lb / 4.23.2020 bd

Usage Restriction

The northern trail to Bowling Ball Beach is closed due erosion.

NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Mountains / Rocks / Geological Oddities NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - State Parks WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Beaches / Coastline
County
Mendocino
Region
*Northern
Within 30-Mile Studio Zone
No
State Property
Yes
Closed/Vacant
No
Ownership
state
Verified
1/13/2026
Location

Iverson Point Rd
Mendocino, California, 95445, United States
Location Email

Weisberg, Tracy
Visitor Services Program Manager
(707) 210-5345 Office
(707) 937.5804 Main Line
State Parks and Beaches, Permits Department,
323.860.2960
800.858.4749