Outdoors
Beaches near Santa Rosa
30 named beaches within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Beaches within 37 mi
30
Closest
10.9 mi
Steelhead Beach
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 30 places loads as you scroll.
All beaches, nearest first
- 10.9miSteelhead Beach
- 11.2miChildren's Beach
- 12.4miMother’s Beach
- 13.1miRiver Bend Beach
- 13.7miHealdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach
- 15.9miJohnson's Beach
- 16.1miDutch Bill Beach
- 16.3miVacation Beach
- 17miRocky Beachpebblestone
- 17miSandy Beachdirt/sand
- 19.4miBrazil Beach
- 19.5miDillon Beachsand
- 19.7miDoran Beach
- 19.8miDoran Regional Park
- 20miColeman Beach
- 20miMiwok Beach
- 20miNorth Salmon Creek Beach
- 20.1miArched Rock Beach
- 20.2miCarmel Beach
- 20.2miSchoolhouse Beach
- 20.3miPortuguese Beach
- 20.4miGleason Beach
- 20.4miSouth Salmon Creek Beach
- 20.4miDuck Beach
- 20.5miAvals Beach
- 20.5miBlue Gums Beach
- 20.6miSouth Blue Gum Beach
- 20.8miJacks Beach
- 22.3miGoat Rock Beach
- 30.8miSouth Beachsand
Straight-line distance from the center of Santa Rosa; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Rip currents are the leading surf hazard. If caught, swim parallel to shore until you are out of the current.
Bacteria levels rise after storms; many counties post advisories for 72 hours after rain.
Dogs, alcohol, fires and parking rules differ from beach to beach. Check the posted signs or the park’s website.
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Questions
What is the closest beach to Santa Rosa?
Steelhead Beach, about 10.9 miles from the center of Santa Rosa.
How many beaches are near Santa Rosa?
30 named beaches are within 37 miles.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.