Gualala Point Park Is Actually in Sonoma County, Just South of Mendocino County Line

GUALALA — November 2, 2026. Gualala Point Regional Park is a coastal park immediately south of the Gualala River and town of Gualala, managed by Sonoma County even though Gualala itself lies in Mendocino County.

A park crossing the local identity of two counties

Tourism and coastal-trail guides describe the park as a river estuary and beach landscape with open meadow, bluff trails, a visitor center and a small forest campground. A Gualala mailing address does not make it Mendocino County parkland.

The recreation choices

The park is commonly used for hiking, birdwatching, whale watching and beachcombing. The visitor center opens on selected days; it should not be assumed staffed whenever trail gates are open.

Ocean safety

The North Coast is known for dangerous surf and unexpected large waves. People should stay well back from wet cliff edges and never assume river-mouth or ocean swimming is safe simply because public beach access exists.

Sources and more information

Sonoma County Tourism — Gualala Point Regional Park; California Coastal Commission — County Access Locations.

California58 local reporting. Verify program eligibility, site conditions and current hours with the official operators before acting.

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