The 10 Best Things to do in Jenner, California (CA)

A scenic and appealing rugged promontory along the California coast.

As of November 3rd, we are open only on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays (closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) through March 15th. In addition we are open on state holidays: January 1 & 19, February 16, March 31, May 25, July 4th, September 7, November 11, Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Day. Open December 22nd, 23rd, 24th and from December 26th to January 2nd. Because of Sacramento budget cuts, our days of operations vary with the season. Originally built by Russians in 1812, Fort Ross became a state park in 1909. Today the 3,400 acre park offers pristine natural landscapes as well as historic structures and exhibits that bring to life the former Imperial Russian settlement, early California Ranch era, and the Kashia territory. Our visitor center showcases a museum, bookshop, and an 18-minute video introducing the park's history. Some points of interest: Russian Orthodox chapel, replica Russian-style windmill, historic buildings and exhibits, cannons, historic cemetery and orchard, and a San Andreas Fault marker. You can also enjoy Sandy Cove Beach and numerous trails. Activities include hiking, swimming, marine mammal watching, and more.

Six miles along the Sonoma Coast, this recreational park includes hiking and horseback trails, plus an underwater reserve for divers.

For the adventurous and discerning Pinot Noir & Chardonnay explorer seeking the exceptional and the undiscovered, we at Fort Ross Vineyard & Winery are daring grape growers inspired by the majesty of the Wild Sonoma Coast, who will take you on a journey through our masterfully crafted, profound cool climate wines. Since 2000, we have been producing small-lot, estate grown, single vineyard Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinotage grown on the golden edge of the continent. The Fort Ross Vineyard & Winery Tasting Room beckons. Fort Ross Vineyard is the closest vineyard to the Pacific Ocean in California. This is the first and only vineyard tasting room along the majestic Sonoma Coast in the Fort Ross-Seaview AVA. From the Tasting Room there are panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean framed by tall Redwood forests and golden meadows.

Kayak and SUP Tours and Rentals: Funding community education and research. Owner Suki Waters, is a local Native American descendant, guide and kayak instructor who has been working with the public in outdoor recreation, interpretation and safety since 1979. Other staff are outdoor enthusiasts and professionals including guides, instructors and interns with their own unique experience and expertise. Most of us have been or are still active in volunteer or professional positions involving Recreation, Safety or Education. Our interns are future leaders in related outdoor fields. We also assist other agencies in tracking and collecting ecological and wildlife information and statistics. Our goal is to provide and promote ecological education, recreational safety and responsible ecotourism as well as volunteerism through activities that benefit the areas we visit. Welcome to our Marine Protected Area. We look forward to sharing our appreciation of all that is natural and wild.

Sonomads specializes in guided kayak tours in West Sonoma County. We offer tours on the beautiful Russian River and the Jenner Estuary