Arched Rock Beach
4.8★ · 38 Google ratings, California
✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
You're on it
Restrooms
Yes
Water
58°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
2 ft range today
Length
0.6 miles of shoreline
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Map of Arched Rock Beach
Guide
Good to know
Come for views, not swimming
The beach is primarily a scenic viewpoint with dramatic rock formations rather than a swimming destination.
Leave small children at home
High waves reach far up the beach and there is no safe access to the water for young kids.
Expect a steep cliff descent
Getting down to the beach requires hiking down a cliff that reviewers describe as difficult to climb back.
Arrive early for parking
Parking spots are limited and fill up during peak times.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
60°F · fog
Water
58°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
5.3 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the W
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
4 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 06:39 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:41 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:49 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:40 AM.
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Arched Rock Beach?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Arched Rock Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
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