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Hidden Beach County Park
4.6★ · 235 Google ratings · Aptos, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Street parking · 225 yd away
Access
8am to 7pm
Walk
325 yd · 4 min
Restrooms
Yes · 200 yd away
Water
62°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
200 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 7pm
Map of Hidden Beach County Park
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
Arrive early for parking
Only 5-8 parking spaces exist, and the lot fills quickly on weekends and warm days.
Steep final path to beach
The last section down to the sand is very steep and difficult with wagons, strollers, or large amounts of gear.
Expect port-a-potty only
No permanent restroom facilities exist, only a portable toilet that may be infrequently serviced.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
61°F · overcast
Water
62°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.1 ft · 11 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the SW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 06:32 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:16 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:18 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:35 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 660 Cliff Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
🅿 Parking 225 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 325 yd away, about 4 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 200 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Hidden Beach County Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 225 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Hidden Beach County Park?
325 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 4 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Hidden Beach County Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 200 yd from the listing.
When is Hidden Beach County Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 7pm and the busiest at Sun 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
