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Harbor Sands
4.7★ · 132 Google ratings · Avalon, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Picnic tables
At a glance
Parking
150 yd away · paid
Walk
110 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 125 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
72°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Sand
280 ft from the water to the back
Map of Harbor Sands
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1Parking150 yd from the listing2Restrooms and showers125 yd from the listing3Picnic tables120 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Go for relaxation, not activities
This is best suited for lounging in rented chairs or palapas with food and drinks delivered.
Visit during off-season for peace
Slower season brings noticeably empty beaches and a calm atmosphere away from Avalon's crowds.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2018–2026
Expect variable service quality
Staff performance ranges from exceptional and attentive to slow and moody depending on the day and server.
Plan for higher prices
Food, drinks, and chair rentals cost significantly more than comparable mainland options.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
66°F · clear
Water
72°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.5 ft · 8 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the W
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 15:32 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:36 AM.
Practical
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📍 Avalon, CA 90704
🅿 Parking 150 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 110 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 125 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Harbor Sands?
The nearest mapped parking area is 150 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Harbor Sands?
110 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 Harbor Sands have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 125 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
