Jenner Kayaks
Rentals Since 2005

Sonoma Coast
State Park
Rental and Tour
Permits Required
Family Interpretation
Since 1985

Jenner Kayaks
Activities Year Round
Since 2005
Thur - Mon
Start: 10AM - 1PM
Hours vary to meet
weather conditions.
Reserve Early
For School Breaks!
Guided Tours
Since 1999

Living Classrooms
Educational Enhancement
Youth Groups
Since 2005
Field Research
We Match Your Curriculum
Marine Protected Areas
Wildlife and Recreation

Russian River Estuary
Explore in lake like tidal salt water.
Birds, Seal Pups, Whale, Wildlife In Plenty.
50 Yard River Mouth Restriction:
"Protected Wildlife Resting Area" . Avoid "Point of No Return" for currents flushing into the Pacific Ocean.
Be generous. If you feel a current, you're too close.
Estuary Micro-Climate:
Weather / Water Forecast
River Mouth Open: Lake like in main estuary. Deadly currents at river mouth. "Do Not Enter" roped off, river mouth, wildlife resting area.
05/21/2022: From two out of three forecast models. Expect afternoon spring winds most days.
Sat: Temps Heat Up. Nice and calm most of the day. Smoke clearing from Point Arena Fire.
Sun: Wind by 2PM.
Mon : Wind by noon. Tue: Wind by 2PM.
Wed-Thur: Fairly calm.
Next Fri-Mon: Wind Watch; Reserve for very early starts to avoid wind as early as 11AM. This could change.
Spring "Wind Watch" : Wind periods seem stronger the last two years with longer wind closures. Check back for updates as forecasts can change.
See our safety page for the same sites and apps we use to track local conditions.
Russian River
Chamber of Commerce
