El Granada Beach
4.9★ · 14 Google ratings, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 475 yd away
Walk
270 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 175 yd away
Water
60°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Length
4.6 miles of shoreline
Sand
210 ft from the water to the back
Map of El Granada Beach

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1Restrooms175 yd from the listing2Showers150 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Convenient parking across the street
A parking lot directly across from the beach provides easy vehicle access.
Good for beginner surfers and boogie boarders
The waves are gentle enough for children and beginners to enjoy water sports.
Visit on weekdays for fewer crowds
Weekday visitors report enjoying the beach with minimal crowds and easy access.
Watch for jellyfish in the water
Occasional jellyfish appear that cause pain upon contact, though they are not venomous.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
62°F · fog
Water
60°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
4.7 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 06:09 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:36 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:23 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:42 AM.
Practical
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📍 California
🅿 Parking 475 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 270 ft away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 175 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at El Granada Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 475 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at El Granada Beach?
210 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 El Granada Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 175 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.