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Concretions on Bowling Ball Beach, south of Point Arena, California

Bowling Ball Beach is a part of Schooner Gulch State Beach, in Mendocino County, California, in the United States. It is named for the spherical sandstone concretions found there at low tide. [1]

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Schooner Gulch State Beach</span> State park in California, United States

Schooner Gulch State Beach is a public beach located in Mendocino County, California. It is located approximately 50 miles northwest of Santa Rosa. The park is famous for Bowling Ball Beach, where visitors can view natural spherical sandstone concretions at low tide. The beach offers a scenic spot along the Mendocino coast and a stunning place for watching sunsets. Visitors to the beach come to surf, fish, and picnic. Hiking is also a very popular activity at this beach, and there are multiple trails along the coast.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Point Arena Hot Springs</span>

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Schooner Gulch, also known as Gallaway was a populated place in California.

References

  1. Purpose Statements. California Department of Parks and Recreation State Park System. p. 370. Accessed July 2014.

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