The turnout and parking area for North Salmon Creek sits along scenic HIghway 1 just north of Bodega Bay.
North Salmon Creek is the most popular surf spot along the Sonoma Coast.
The view south toward Bodega Head from North Salmon Creek.
Salmon Creek flows into the ocean direclty south of the parking area. During the summer and fall, a barrier beach cuts off flow from Salmon Creek to the ocean creating a freshwater lagoon.
North Salmon Creek.
North Salmon Creek.
There always seems to be something to surf along this exposed sandy stretch of the Sonoma coastline.
The view north from North Salmon Creek.
Haystack rocks dot the 16-mile coastline along Sonoma Coast State Park.
North Salmon Creek.
Dogs and fires are not permitted at North Salmon Creek Beach to help protect the snowy plover habitat.