Black Point (Sonoma County, California)
Black Point is a cape on the Pacific Coast of northern California in the United States. It is located in the Sea Ranch area of Sonoma County at 38.679°N 123.432°W[1], approximately 80 miles (130 km) northwest of San Francisco and approximately 40 miles (60 km) northwest of Santa Rosa.
| Black Point | |
|---|---|
| Location | Sonoma County, California, United States |
| Offshore water bodies | North Pacific Ocean |
| Elevation | 50 feet (app.) |
Background
The cape juts southward approximately 250 yd (200 m) from the mainland, rising more than 50 feet (15 m) above the water.[3]
The Sonoma County Regional Parks Department maintains a coastal access trail, parking area, and restrooms,[4] located just off State Route 1 near milepost 50.8.[5]
Black Point Beach, located just east of the point, is a surfing location featuring heavy swell that sometimes gets hollow.[5][6]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Black Point
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Black Point
- "TopoQuest topographic map". Retrieved 2008-07-05.
- "Sea Ranch Access Trails". Archived from the original on 2008-02-03. Retrieved 2008-02-15.
- "Surfline: Black Point Beach". Retrieved 2008-02-15.
- "Black Point Beach". Retrieved 2008-02-15.
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