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Emma Wood State Beach
4.6★ · 2,983 Google ratings · Ventura, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 175 yd away
Walk
200 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 275 yd away
Water
72°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
3.5 miles of shoreline
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Map of Emma Wood State Beach
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1Parking175 yd from the listing2Drinking water230 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 8 visitors · 2016–2026
Best for sunset walks and wildlife
The beach offers excellent light for photography, frequent dolphin and seal sightings, and peaceful solitude.
Arrive early on weekends
Day-use parking fills by late morning, especially in summer and on holiday weekends.
Check tide before camping
Some RV sites slope toward the ocean and flood during high tide, so verify forecasts beforehand.
Wear sturdy shoes for rocks
Most beach access requires climbing over large boulders; appropriate footwear makes entry safer and easier.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
66°F · clear
Water
72°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.4 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the WNW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 15:30 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:29 AM.
Practical
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📍 CA-1, Ventura, CA 93001
🅿 Parking 175 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 200 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 275 yd away
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Questions
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Where do you park at Emma Wood State Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 175 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Emma Wood State 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 Emma Wood State Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 275 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
