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Glen Cove Waterfront Park
4.5★ · 373 Google ratings · Vallejo, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 125 yd away
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
6:30am to 8pm
Walk
230 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 600 yd away
Water
71°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
6 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am
Map of Glen Cove Waterfront Park
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1Parking and drinking water350 ft from the listing2Picnic tables200 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Go early morning for solitude
A visitor at 7am in winter found few people despite its urban location near the freeway.
Perfect for dog walking
The park provides free waste bags in the parking lot, though several reviewers emphasize responsible cleanup.
Visit for sunset views
Reviewers report catching sunsets through the Carquinez Bridge, visible from the waterfront and hilltop areas.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2016–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2016–2026
Expect limited parking
The lot holds approximately five cars, though street parking is usually available nearby.
Beware of ticks in grass
One reviewer reported their dog catching a tick on each visit, with tall grass and weeds throughout.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
63°F · overcast
Water
71°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.4 ft · 8 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:36 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 08:42 | High tide | ↑ |
| 12:54 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:39 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:33 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 Whitesides Dr, Vallejo, CA 94591
🅿 Parking 125 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 230 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 600 yd away
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Where do you park at Glen Cove Waterfront Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 125 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Glen Cove Waterfront Park?
230 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 Glen Cove Waterfront Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 600 yd from the listing.
When is Glen Cove Waterfront Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 8am and the busiest at Sat 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
