About Jenner
Jenner is a tiny coastal town where the Russian River feeds into the Pacific Ocean. The air is remarkably fresh and the sound of waves breaking on the nearby Goat Rock beach is both soothing and exhilarating. Visitors come to this little coastal hamlet to escape it all. Aside from a few decidedly romantic restaurants, five lodges and a handful of shops, there isn’t a lot to Jenner. This is the beauty of the place. Visitors have to find entertainment in the area’s rugged and diverse landscape.
Hiking along Jenner’s coast, visitors will climb over dunes, feel the salty air blow back their hair while admiring the view from a coastal cliff and feel the warmth of the sand beneath their feet while picnicking on the beach. Goat Rock beach is a windswept, rugged beach that has its own unique beauty. Those who come to enjoy the Russian River’s confluence with the Pacific Ocean should hop on a kayak and paddle around the river and estuary. Here they are almost guaranteed to be joined by seals swimming alongside them.
Jenner Facts
When it comes to picturesque water views, the Coastal Sonoma town of Jenner ranks near the top. Located at the convergence of the Russian River and Pacific Ocean, this town along Highway 1 offers watersports, land activities like hiking and biking, and even a bit of old California history.
There are 80 households in Jenner and only six of them are home to children under 18 years old. Jenner received a great deal of media attention in 2004 when two bodies were found just north of town on Fish Head Beach.
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Jenner’s terrain is characterized by the Russian River, ocean cliffs and beaches.Population: 136
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Jenner is best for those who truly appreciate nature and do not want or need any other form of entertainment. It is a great destination for those who want to leave the world behind. It is also a good place for kayakers and beach lovers looking for something just a little bit different.Upcoming Events In Jenner
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The coastal town of Jenner is a mostly residential Sonoma County town that lies where the creek in Jenner Gulch meets the Russian River just before it empties into the vast Pacific Ocean. Scenic Highway 1 runs through the town, which boasts a population of just a few hundred residents.
Jenner is a typical small town with a community club that sponsors weekly classes and events and runs the Jenner Visitors' Center, providing information on the Northern California Coast for guests who make a stop in this friendly town.
Jenner's location near the Russian River and the Pacific Ocean means that visitors can enjoy a number of watersports here including fishing, kayaking, skin and scuba diving, and abalone diving as well. Head to Stillwater Cove Regional Park, one of the prime locations for all these Jenner activities. You'll also find picnic areas, room for riding your bike, a short hiking trail, and individual campsites in this 210-acre park.
The town is also home to Fort Ross State Historic Park, once the southernmost settlement in the Russian colonization of the North American continent, established as an agricultural base to supply Alaska. Historians note that Fort Ross was the site of California's first windmills and early shipbuilding facilities. Today, guests can visit the historic chapel and several other reconstructed buildings including the stockade and barracks.
Jenner lodging includes a few small B&Bs and country inns and some campsites, all with picturesque water views. If you want to grab a meal while in town, Jenner restaurants are few but you'll find a handful of places that offer a snack or full-course meal.
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