If you’re looking for a unique coastal attraction to visit in California, then Bowling Ball Beach of California is worth checking out. This beach got its name from the large number of bowling balls that are scattered along the shore. It’s a pretty strange sight, but it’s something you won’t see anywhere else. If you’re interested in learning more about this strange beach, keep reading!
If you’re looking for a unique coastal attraction to visit in California, then Bowling Ball Beach of California is definitely worth checking out.
So what made Bowling Ball Beach in California what it is today? It all started in the 1930s, when an abalone cannery was built near Point Reyes. This cannery used bowling balls to weigh down the nets that caught abalones, and over time, these bowling balls began washing up on shore at what would later become known as Bowling Ball.
So what made Bowling Ball Beach of California what it is today? It all started in the 1930s, when an abalone cannery was built near Point Reyes. Photo credit: Brocken Inaglory
At low tide, the bowling balls are exposed to the air and can be seen from a distance. However, when there’s been a lot of rain or snow melts in the hills surrounding Point Reyes National Seashore (where Bowling Ball Beach is located), it can cause high tides that cover the beach and conceal the bowling balls from view.
At low tide, the bowling balls are exposed to the air and can be seen from a distance. Photo Credit – Images by John ‘K’
So if you’re in the area, be sure to check out this strange but intriguing coastal attraction! And who knows? Maybe you’ll even find a bowling ball or two while you’re there! When you visit the most unusual beach in Mendocino County, be sure to check for low tide. You may only see these “bowling balls” when they are outcropping and lined up like rows of Terracotta Warriors (a Qin dynasty empress). A closer look will reveal that these concretions aren’t just any old rock; they’re much more resilient than mudstone, which had surrounded them over millions of years as this erosion wore away under Pacific Ocean assault, forming cliffs behind them with tough enough protectors!
You may only see these “bowling balls” when they are outcropping and lined up like rows of Terracotta Warriors (a Qin dynasty empress). Photo credit: – Images by John ‘K’
The scenic views at Schooner Gulch are something to behold. The 2 kilometers of trails offer an array that ranges from oceanfront cliffs to rolling green hillsides perfect for hiking or nature trips with your furry friend(s), and finally a stretch along the beach where you can enjoy some quality bonding time together!
This beach got its name from the large number of bowling balls that are scattered along the shore. Photo Credit – Images by John ‘K’
When you reach the beach, it is almost invisible from Hwy. 1, and there is a small sign that can be easily missed. The parking area on your left when heading south comes up quickly after climbing over some rocks. If you hesitate or don’t see any spots here, then look elsewhere! North past this point will lead towards another safe place for turning around before trying again; make sure not to miss either direction as they’re only minutes apart in distance (150 yards).
When you reach the beach, it is almost invisible from Hwy. 1, and there is a small sign that can be easily missed. Photo credit: – Images by John ‘K’
To find the elusive Bowling Ball Beach, you have to go north along a cliffside path and across some large rocks. Once there is the small wooden ladder that leads down into an old abandoned minefield site with high tide marks left behind by its former occupants who used this area as hunting grounds for sea caves back when it was still wilderness! So, whenever you visit this part of the world, please see the rare sight of Bowling Ball Beach of California.
To find the elusive Bowling Ball Beach, you have to go north along a cliffside path and across some large rocks. Photo Credit – Brocken InagloryIt’s a pretty strange sight, but it’s definitely something you won’t see anywhere else. Photo credit: Bob Dass
