Cove Beach
4.9★ · 20 Google ratings, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
Street parking · 275 yd away
Walk
130 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 425 yd away
Water
59°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
5 ft range today
Length
775 yd of shoreline
Sand
220 ft from the water to the back
Map of Cove Beach
Guide
Good to know
Go on weekday mornings
You'll find minimal crowds and a peaceful atmosphere, especially before 10am on weekdays.
See abundant wildlife
The beach regularly hosts seagulls, cormorants, brown pelicans, and sea lions in their natural habitat.
Visit at low tide
The beach shrinks significantly when the tide is high, so plan your visit around tidal conditions for maximum space.
Park at Año Nuevo lot
Entry costs $10 per car and provides access to the beach via hiking trails with scenic coastal views.
Expect strong coastal winds
The area experiences noticeable ocean breezes that can kick up sand, but creates a pleasant walking experience.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
64°F · overcast
Water
59°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
4.9 ft · 11 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the SSE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:53 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:53 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:03 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:52 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:41 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 California
🅿 Parking 275 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 130 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 425 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Cove Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 275 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Cove Beach?
130 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 Cove Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 425 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
