Jenner
, or "Jenner-by-the-Sea," is a sleepy little seaside town on the northern California coast, near the town of Bodega Bay. Getting to Jenner is half the fun, and is not a place you "rush" to - that is, if you arrive on Highway 1, which takes you on many twists and turns as it winds right along the ocean. For those looking for a quicker way to reach Jenner, the fastest route from San Francisco is via Highway 101 across the Golden Gate Bridge through Santa Rosa to the River Road West. Situated on the Sonoma Coast at the mouth of the Russian River, Jenner is a place to rest and relax and lose yourself in the spectacular natural environment. There are not a lot of crowds or traffic in Jenner, nor is there much in the way of nightlife. Activities include walks on the beach looking for driftwood and exploring tide pools. Whale watching is available January through April, and seal watching is available any time of the year. The Russian River flows between Goat Rock Beach and Jenner Beach into the Pacific Ocean, and the two beaches together are home to a colony of more than 300 California Harbor Seals. The river estuary at Jenner also provides some of the best bird watching opportunities along the west coast. Other attractions include visiting the Sonoma Wine Country, just 30 to 90 minutes away. Outdoor activities near Jenner include swimming, fishing, canoeing and kayaking the Russian River, and also antiquing, hot air ballooning, abalone diving and golf. A little further north from Jenner on Highway 1 is historic Fort Ross, a Russian outpost established in 1812, a fascinating site for anyone interested in history.
Surrounding areas: Shell Beach, California (2.0 mi), Duncans Mills, California (3.3 mi), Monte Rio, California (5.9 mi), Guerneville, California (7.8 mi), Rio Nido, California (9.0 mi), Bodega Bay, California (9.6 mi), Russian River, California (9.9 mi)
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Jenner Vacation Rentals
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Jenner Weather & Climate
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The Northern California coast region, including the Russian River area, has a climate of mild days and cool nights - even in summertime. Right along the coast, low clouds and fog that usually burns off by early afternoon, is common. The further inland you go away from the ocean, the sunnier it is. There is little or no rain May through September. The rainy season begins in late October or November, with January and February being the wettest months. Flooding is a problem in winter when rains are heavy within a short period of time, mostly due to the many creeks and rivers in the area. Strong winds are usually present right along the coastline, but lessen as you travel inland. Fall is generally the sunniest season along the northern California coast.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
56°F |
40°F |
14.34 in. |
52°F |
| February |
58°F |
42°F |
12.74 in. |
52°F |
| March |
59°F |
42°F |
10.30 in. |
51°F |
| April |
60°F |
42°F |
4.07 in. |
49°F |
| May |
62°F |
44°F |
1.77 in. |
49°F |
| June |
65°F |
46°F |
0.34 in. |
51°F |
| July |
66°F |
47°F |
0.14 in. |
53°F |
| August |
67°F |
48°F |
0.24 in. |
53°F |
| September |
67°F |
48°F |
1.10 in. |
54°F |
| October |
65°F |
46°F |
3.65 in. |
55°F |
| November |
61°F |
43°F |
10.33 in. |
54°F |
| December |
57°F |
40°F |
11.61 in. |
53°F |
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Jenner Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Napa County airport (APC) located about 48 miles southeast of Jenner in Napa, California, the Yolo County Davis Woodland Winters airport (2Q3) located approximately 68 miles east of Jenner in Davis / Woodland / Winters, California, the San Francisco International airport (SFO) located roughly 70 miles southeast of Jenner in San Francisco, California, and finally the Metropolitan Oakland International airport (OAK) located around 70 miles southeast of Jenner in Oakland, California.
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Jenner Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| J's Amusement Park | Guerneville | CA | 7.4 mi. | | | Traintown | Sonoma | CA | 37.3 mi. | | | Six Flags Marine World | Vallejo | CA | 52.4 mi. | | | Oakland Zoo | Oakland | CA | 64.1 mi. | | | Pixieland Park | Concord | CA | 67.4 mi. | | | Funderland | Sacramento | CA | 88.2 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Waterworld USA | Concord | CA | 67.4 mi. | | | Waterworld USA | Sacramento | CA | 88.2 mi. | | | Raging Waters | San Jose | CA | 101.7 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Northwood Golf Club | Monte Rio | CA | 5.9 mi. | | | Forebay Golf Course | Santa Nella | CA | 8.8 mi. | | | Bodega Harbour Golf Links | Bodega Bay | CA | 9.6 mi. | | | Sebastopol Golf Course | Sebastopol | CA | 14.6 mi. | | | Windsor Golf Club | Windsor | CA | 17.2 mi. | | | Tayman Park Municipal Golf Course | Healdsburg | CA | 18.2 mi. | | | Wikiup Golf Course | Santa Rosa | CA | 20.1 mi. | | | Fairgrounds Golf Center | Santa Rosa | CA | 21.7 mi. | | | Oakmont Golf Club | Santa Rosa | CA | 21.7 mi. | | | Bennett Valley Golf Course | Santa Rosa | CA | 24.7 mi. | | | Sea Ranch Lodge & Golf Links | Sea Ranch | CA | 25.9 mi. | | | Adobe Creek Golf Course | Petaluma | CA | 29.8 mi. | | | Rooster Run Golf Club | Petaluma | CA | 29.8 mi. | | | Mount Saint Helena Golf Course | Calistoga | CA | 30.0 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Salt Point State Park | | CA | 13.5 mi. | | | Tomales Bay State Park | | CA | 26.1 mi. | | | Annadel State Park | | CA | 26.9 mi. | | | Robert Louis Stevenson State Park | | CA | 31.6 mi. | | | Bothe Napa Valley State Park | | CA | 32.3 mi. | | | Sugarloaf Ridge State Park | | CA | 33.3 mi. | | | Samuel P Taylor State Park | | CA | 36.6 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Byron Randall Museum | Tomales | CA | 18.1 mi. | (History) | | Sonoma County Museum | Santa Rosa | CA | 21.7 mi. | (History) | | Pacific Coast Air Museum | Santa Rosa | CA | 21.7 mi. | (Technology) | | Mexican Textiles | Santa Rosa | CA | 21.7 mi. | (Art) | | Bolinas Museum | Bolinas | CA | 44.1 mi. | (Art) | | Online Directory of International Sculpture Parks & Gardens | Vallejo | CA | 52.4 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Bay Area Discovery Museum | Sausalito | CA | 53.3 mi. | (Children's) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Six Flags Marine World | Vallejo | CA | 52.4 mi. | | | San Francisco Zoological Gardens | San Francisco | CA | 60.1 mi. | | | Steinhart Aquarium | San Francisco | CA | 60.1 mi. | | | The Oakland Zoo | Oakland | CA | 64.1 mi. | | | Sacramento Zoo | Sacramento | CA | 88.2 mi. | | | Happy Hollow Park and Zoo | San Jose | CA | 101.7 mi. | | | Micke Grove Zoo | Lodi | CA | 102.5 mi. | |
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