USA Goat Rock
Went to Goat Rock on the Sonoma Coast to take advantage of the moonless night to photograph the Milky Way. What I didn’t expect was to see a bioluminescent display in the breaking waves. The glowing blue light is caused by a marine microorganism, a single-celled creature called a dinoflagellate. Through a chemical reaction they glow when disturbed by the breaking waves. It was truly a magical scene.
Photography Tips
The bioluminescence only occurs during late summer. It is visible on nights when there is no moon.
Travel Information
Goat Rock is located on CA highway 101 just south of the town of Jenner. It is a State Park and is open daily. The gates to the beach parking close art sunset, but there is roadside parking along the access road after dark.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Fall
Sunrise & Sunset
06:26 - 19:55
| current local time: 02:57
Photo Themes
Beach
milky way
Night
Locations
Jenner
Bodega Bay
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