Crescent Beach (California 95531)
4.6★ · 98 Google ratings, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 190 ft away
Walk
200 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 330 ft away
Water
59°F
Tide
3 ft range today
Length
3.2 miles of shoreline
Map of Crescent Beach (California 95531)
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1Parking190 ft from the listing2Restrooms330 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Easy walk for miles on flat sand
The beach is unusually flat compared to typical Northern California beaches, allowing comfortable walking distances without obstacles.
Visit at low tide for sand dollars
Reviewers consistently found abundant sand dollar skeletons on the flats, especially during early morning low tide visits.
Wear warm layers year-round
Water and air temperatures are cold even in summer, and wind is common despite pleasant-looking conditions.
Avoid sunset and evening hours
One reviewer reported a concerning incident of suspicious vehicle behavior in the parking lot just after sunset.
Watch for unleashed dogs and horses
While pet-friendly, some dog owners and horse riders do not keep animals under control or clean up after them.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
58°F · clear
Water
59°F
Waves
6.5 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the SSE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
5 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 06:36 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:56 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:21 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:37 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 California 95531
🅿 Parking 190 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 200 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 330 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Crescent Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 190 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Crescent Beach?
200 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Crescent Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 330 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
