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Begin or end your day with an inspiring
sunrise or sunset as you paddle the serene
waters of the Estero Americano, surrounded
by the natural beauty of the region. Explore
the diverse 127-acre Estero Americano
estuary, which borders Sonoma and Marin
Counties, and bring your camera to capture
the spectacular ocean vistas and stunning
views of Bodega Bay to the north and Tomales
Point to the south. As you paddle from
Valley Ford to the ocean and back, gently
rolling hills flourishing with flora and
fauna will rise to meet your gaze.
The Estero Americano is a blend of fresh and
salt water, where narrow, outflowing streams
join together and flow 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. During rainy winters, the mouth
of the Estero Americano opens, causing the
small streams to widen as the estuary
floods. In summer, especially during drought
years, the estuary narrows.
This exceptional paddling retreat offers
incredible panoramic views, dazzling
sunsets, and a peaceful paddling experience.
In spring, lavish wildflower displays add
vibrant color to the landscape. The Estero
Americano has a multifaceted personality,
from the winter-green hillsides dotted with
grazing cattle to the astonishing variety of
birds that call the estuary home.
Please note that all land outside the put-in
 area
is private property. Be a good steward and
respectful of the local property owners.
Pack it in, pack it out - no camping or
fires are allowed.
For those seeking a camping getaway, the
nearest options lie to the north at Doran
Regional Park or Bodega Dunes, as well as to
the south at Lawson's Landing near Dillon
Beach.
Map of
Estero Americano
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