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Clam Beach County Park
4.6★ · 299 Google ratings · McKinleyville, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 90 ft away · paid
Walk
325 yd · 4 min
Restrooms
Yes · 120 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
57°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Clam Beach County Park
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1Parking90 ft from the listing2Restrooms120 ft from the listing3Picnic tables220 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 7 visitors · 2014–2026
Bring dogs on leash
Dogs are welcome year-round on leash, though keep them away from dune areas where Snowy Plovers nest.
Plan for a long walk
The beach stretches for miles with gentle slope and few crowds, making it ideal for distance walking or running.
Visit at low tide
The beach flattens considerably at low tide, revealing sand dollars and shells while providing easier walking.
Expect windy conditions
The beach has consistent wind with no natural protection, which can make swimming uncomfortable but suits kite-flying.
Check parking lot drainage
Some parking areas become muddy or waterlogged after rain, affecting vehicle access and walkway conditions.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
57°F · clear
Water
57°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
6.6 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
1 mph from the SSE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 06:34 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:53 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:19 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:34 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 Clam Beach Dr, McKinleyville, CA 95519
🅿 Parking 90 ft from the listing, North Lot
🌊 Water 325 yd away, about 4 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 120 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Clam Beach County Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 90 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Clam Beach County Park?
325 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 4 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Clam Beach County Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 120 ft from the listing.
When is Clam Beach County Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Fri 5pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
