Bowling Ball Beach

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School St
Point Arena, CA 95468

Bowling Ball Beach is a unique natural wonder located in Point Arena, CA. Visitors are drawn to this beach to witness the captivating sight of large spherical rocks resembling bowling balls scattered along the shoreline.

This geological phenomenon is a result of millions of years of erosion, where the softer surrounding rock has worn away, leaving behind these intriguing formations. The rhythmic crashing of the waves against the bowling ball rocks creates a mesmerizing and peaceful atmosphere for visitors to enjoy.

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4.545 reviews
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Jacqueline S.
12/12/2024

A few miles south on Hwy 1 from Pt. Arena. Takes a few minutes to get there, park at the beach sign (heading south) AND make sure to look for the trail head to the North side on that lot. Get...

Yvon
9/23/2025

Not in agreement with the general reviews for the folllowing issues. 1- Remote location not easy to travel to. 2- Very limited parking and difficult to acces ( one can only park on the north to...

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Ryan A.
2/13/2024

Fun beach, but make sure to visit on low tide! Low tide brings out the "Bowling Ball" rocks that the beach is known for. With that said, this beach is one of the most visited locations in the...

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Paul W.
7/7/2024

It looks like the La Nina last year may have buried most of the bowling balls depicted in older photos, or you might need to go when the tide is much below mean level to see anything. Tried this...

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John D.
3/19/2022

That's Ball Folks! Technically part of Schooner Gulch State Beach, Bowling Ball Beach (B³) is aptly named for its large, round concretions. B³ is located in the northern section of Schooner...

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