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Island Beach (Moss Landing)
4.5★ · 18 Google ratings · Moss Landing, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 450 yd away
Walk
160 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 525 yd away
Water
62°F
Tide
3 ft range today
Length
800 yd of shoreline
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Mixed · 8% of 13 over the limit · 2025
Map of Island Beach (Moss Landing)
Guide
Good to know
Excellent for dogs
The beach is dog-friendly with courteous owners who ask permission before approaching and maintain good recall.
Good for wildlife viewing
Visitors regularly see seals, sea otters, dolphins, and fishing or boating activity from shore.
Peaceful alternative to crowded beaches
The beach draws few visitors compared to nearby popular spots like Carmel or South Bay beaches.
Arrive early on weekends
Street parking is free but fills up by late morning, especially when the Jetty fishing spot draws crowds.
Plan for no nearby bathrooms
Restrooms require driving up the road rather than being located at the beach.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
62°F · overcast
Water
62°F
Waves
4.0 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 06:39 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:28 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:25 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:42 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Moss Landing, CA 95039
🅿 Parking 450 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 160 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 525 yd away
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Questions
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Where do you park at Island Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 450 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Island Beach?
160 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 Island Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 525 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
