Sonoma County boasts great swimming beaches all along the Russian River, Lake Sonoma, and the Pacific Coast, many of which offer a wide array of amenities for the perfect day at the beach. Pack your swimsuit and explore some of Wine Country’s most popular swimming beaches.

Sunset Beach is a destination for summer fun on the Russian River. Swimming, sunbathing, picnicking and paddling are favorite warm-weather activities. Fishing, birding, and wildlife viewing are popular activities year-round.

Jul 14, 2024 · Still, there are Russian River swimming spots perfect for tubing trips, taking nature walks, or even having a barbeque. No matter what you want to do, I’m pretty sure you’ll find the perfect outing destination below.

Swimming is a popular activity in our parks at beaches on the Sonoma Coast, the Russian River, and Spring Lake. Lifeguarded beaches can be found at Spring Lake Regional Park and Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach.

Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach offers access to the Russian River for wading, swimming, paddling and sunbathing and also features shady picnic areas, lawns, a parcourse/fitness circuit and restrooms.

Swimming, fishing, or relaxing along the banks of the Russian River – known locally as simply “The River” – gives visitors a chance to splash down in the middle of Sonoma County’s outdoor playground.

There are some stunning views to be seen all along the Russian River, including vast natural landscapes and magnificent man-made vineyards, and a whole host of gorgeous beaches to be enjoyed as well. Map:

Swim, wade, and splash in the Russian River on this great sandy beach. The swimming area (created by a temporary dam) will be open July 1 to Labor Day. This recreation park, which opens at 7:00AM, has lifeguards, areas for picnics, clean restrooms, volleyball and BBQ pits.

Healdsburg Veterans Memorial Beach offers a summer swimming beach on the Russian River as well as picnic areas, lawns, a par course, and restrooms. From July through Labor Day, a seasonal dam creates a calm swimming area just south of the historic, steel-truss Memorial Bridge, and the beach is staffed daily with lifeguards.

This is Johnson’s Beach, a spirited place for rest and revelry, on the banks of the Russian River. Started by Gertie and Ernie Johnson in 1918, Johnson’s Beach is a storied summertime sojourn in the heart of Sonoma County—built as a monument to the majestic history of its surroundings.