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Alameda South Shore Beach
4.6★ · 48 Google ratings · Alameda, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 350 ft away
Walk
220 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 250 yd away
Water
67°F
Tide
7 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
1.9 miles of shoreline
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Fri 8am
Map of Alameda South Shore Beach
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1Parking350 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Go for views and walking
Clear days offer sweeping bay views including San Francisco and the bridges, with an active walking and running scene.
Visit in summer for swimming
Water is cool most of the year but becomes swimmable and warm in summer afternoons.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2016–2026
Bring a jacket for wind
Multiple visitors report persistent strong winds that can cause discomfort, especially in afternoon hours.
Park at South Shore Shopping Centre
The adjacent mall provides reliable parking access when the beach lot fills up on busy days.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
63°F · overcast
Water
67°F
Waves
1.3 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:29 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 07:59 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:49 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:09 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:39 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 2269-2279 Shore Line Dr, Alameda, CA 94501
🅿 Parking 350 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 220 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 250 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Alameda South Shore Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 350 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Alameda South Shore Beach?
220 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Alameda South Shore Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 250 yd from the listing.
When is Alameda South Shore Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Fri 8am and the busiest at Sun 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
