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Begin or end your day with an inspiring sunrise
or sunset as you paddle on the serene waters of
the Estero Americano, while relishing the
natural beauty that surrounds you. Explore the
diverse natural wonders of 127-acres of the
Estero Americano estuary that borders Sonoma and
Marin Counties. Bring your camera so you can
capture the spectacular ocean vistas and
stunning views of Bodega Bay to the north and
Tomales Point to the south. Gently rolling
hills, flourishing with flora and fauna, rise to
meet your gaze, as you paddle from Valley Ford
all the way to the ocean and back, which is a
mile round-trip.
Estero Americano has its own multi-faceted
personality, from winter green hillsides
dotted with grazing cattle to the
astonishing variety of birds that call the
estuary home. Estero Americano offers
incredible panoramic views, dazzling
sunsets, and a peaceful paddle. Spring
blooms host lavish wildflower displays of
color. It’s never too early to dream of
spring flowers peeking out of the ground and
scattering color on a gray winter.
Estero Americano is a blend of fresh and
salt water where narrow out-flowing streams
join together, flowing west to the windswept
bluffs of the Pacific Ocean between Dillon
Beach and Bodega Bay. The tidewater meanders
wide and open between the cliffs and rolling
foothills.
This exceptional paddling retreat twists
through magnificent countryside and ends at
the mouth of the Estero Americano, where the
waves of the Pacific Ocean break
against
deserted shores. The spring, fall, and
winter seasons offer a peaceful paddle
outing. The mouth of Estero Americano opens
during rainy winters, causing the small
streams to widen as it floods. In the
summer, the estuary narrows, especially
during
 drought years.
All land outside the put in is private
property. Be a good steward and respectful
of the local property owners. Pack it in.
Pack it out. No camping or fires.
Map of
Estero Americano
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