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STILLWATER COVE : This is located in beautiful
Sonoma County, 16 miles north of Jenner, California. A wonderful spot
for abalone diving, it offers full boat access. Though the beach is
small, it is a very popular spot for boaters and divers alike. A half-mile
trail leads to the historic one-room Fort Ross Schoolhouse. The park
offers picnic facilities and a stunning view of the Pacific Ocean the
Cove. The park has open meadows mixed with coastal forest and is a wonderfully
scenic spot. The day park opening at sunrise and closing at sunset and
the campground has individual campsites and a hiker/bicycle site. For
specific park information, call (707) 847-3245 |
CLIMATE : The coastal climate in this area
is moderate, rarely producing the low and high temperatures of nearby
inland areas. Frost is rare and snow even rarer. A typical summer day
forecast usually consists of coastal morning low clouds, sometimes fog,
clearing by mid-afternoon. Highs range from the mid 60s to 70s. Fall
usually produces the sunniest and warmest weather. Winter months bring
the major portion of rain, with mild and clear days between storms.
Spring is often windy, cool and clear.
ACTIVITIES : Stillwater Cove, is famous
for abalone fishing, since the cove is loaded with Haliofus Rufescens,
or better known as Red Abalone. The Stillwater Cove offers kayaking
along the ruggedly imprinted bluffs of the Sonoma coast or the tranquil
waters of the bay formed by the mouth of the Russian River, hiking the
meadows and redwood forests of the ranch. As with most parks who offer
diving, a current permit and fishing license is required.
OTHER ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS :
- Bird Watching
- Beach walks
- Jogging
- Hiking
- Bicycle and Water Sports
- Horseback riding on the beach
- Sport Fishing
- Coastal fishing
- Winery tours
- Bodega Bay Marine Laboratory
- The Children’s Bell Tower
- Sonoma Coast Villa Country Inn and Spa
- Hot air ballooning: View the beauty of the coast and wine vineyards
- Golf: Bodega Harbour
WINE VINEYARDS :
- Michel-Schlumberger Wine Estates
- Korbel – Fine California Champagne
- Iron Horse Vineyards
- Osmosis Enzyme Baths
- Wine Zone
- Annapolis Winery
- Gourmet au Bay
- Flowers Vineyard & Winery
LOCAL FLAVORS : Not far from Sonoma’s Bodega Bay, that has an array
of fine restaurants, shops, Antique shops, art galleries and famous
golf courses.
By : Carla Iacovetti
© 2006Carla Iacovetti |
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