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Johnson's Beach

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16215 & Church St, Guerneville, CA
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www.johnsonsbeach.com

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About this place Johnson's Beach

Johnson's Beach is the main public beach on the Russian River in downtown Guerneville and has been running for about a century. In summer a seasonal dam raises the water, and the beach offers kayak, canoe and tube rentals, a snack bar and shaded seating. The crowd is mixed and heavily queer, since Guerneville has long been a gay resort town. The season usually runs from early June to Labor Day. Beach entry has been free with paid parking, but check johnsonsbeach.com for current fees. It's a family beach, not a cruising spot, and it gets packed during Lazy Bear Week and other big summer weekends.

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Gay (mostly men) Mixed LGBTQ+ Day venue Seasonal (summer only) Cruising area Lifeguard Very popular / crowded Easy access

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Steven Smith
Steven Smith Sep 2026
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I loved that the beach was rocks instead of sand, it was nice to come home without sand in everything. There's a small dam right there, so the water is very still. Perfect for relaxing while floating in a tube and not drifting away. Food and restrooms available also.

Audrey Branigan
Audrey Branigan Sep 2026
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Lovely and Peaceful! Brought my raft hung out in the water . Was a chill day. Rocky little beach need some thing to sit on. Was August 26, 2025 Soo nice out & maybe 20 people around. Mostly on rafts floating down river . Water was calm didn’t drift far from beach cooler loot all day long.

David Elledge
David Elledge Sep 2026
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Valeria Concolato
Valeria Concolato Sep 2026
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Such a beautiful and relaxing spot! Johnson’s Beach is a great place to spend the day, enjoy the river, and just unwind. The scenery is gorgeous, the atmosphere is peaceful, and it’s perfect for spending time with family and friends. We had such a great time and will definitely be back!

Suelyn Yu
Suelyn Yu Sep 2026
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Michael Calkins
Michael Calkins Sep 2026
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eric V.
eric V. Sep 2026
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Last updated on 5 November 2026

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