Dillon Beach
4.3★ · 33 Google ratings, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 70 ft away · paid
Walk
150 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 130 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
58°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
2 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
1.6 miles of shoreline
Sand
225 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 58 samples clean · 2025
Map of Dillon Beach
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1Parking70 ft from the listing2Restrooms130 ft from the listing3Picnic tables80 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Go for sunset views
Multiple reviewers specifically praised evening light and recommended staying through end-of-day for excellent sunset viewing.
Plan for low tide exploration
Rocky tide pools and an estuary appear at low tide, offering varied terrain beyond the main sandy beach.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2023–2026
Litter reported
Visitors mention rubbish on the sand.Mentioned by 7 visitors · 2023–2026
Visit on weekdays to avoid crowds
Weekday parking costs $10 while weekend rates jump to $15, and multiple reviewers noted Saturday mornings bring heavy congestion.
Expect many unleashed dogs despite rules
While dogs are permitted on-leash, most owners do not follow the rule, so keep distance from unfamiliar dogs.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
61°F · partly cloudy
Water
58°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
4.8 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the W
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
4 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 07:05 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:17 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:15 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:40 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 California
🅿 Parking 70 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 150 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 130 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Dillon Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 70 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Dillon Beach?
150 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 Dillon Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 130 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
