Sunset Beach River Park offers easy beach access to the Russian River for swimming, paddling, and fishing year-round, with a short unpaved trail leading to a rocky beach with redwood forest views.

The park features 80 parking spaces (40 paved with 3 ADA-accessible stalls), picnic areas, and portable restrooms, though it gets busy on summer weekends and may close temporarily when full.

Canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards can be launched from the beach, and the park is the recommended endpoint for summer tubing trips, with free loaner life vests available during summer months.