The PaddlerUK magazine December 2015 issue 5

Goat Rock, Sonoma County California, United States BillVonnegut http://calkayak.com PADDLERUK 30 “I would rate this area number one in the Bay Area for rock gardening play! “The rock gardens are located just north of the Russian River on California’s Sonoma Coast. There is access to this area nearby at Goat Rock State Park. I recommend launching at the sheltered south beach. There is a one mile paddle north to what I call the 'entrance to the rock gardens’ which is a double tunnel that then opens to the next two miles of entertainment. “Beyond the entrance there is at least a full day of fun in this short section of coast. With many of the features located off shore in fairly deep water, access to play spots can be found when conditions are too large for shallower areas where waves could break. “I have included a clickable Google map below showing most of the play spots in this area.” https://youtu.be/btv95tAY4rA

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