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Kings Beach (8230 Rainbow Ave)
4.7★ · 1,171 Google ratings · Kings Beach, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 90 ft away · fills up
Access
6am to 10pm
Walk
50 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 190 ft away
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
525 yd of shoreline
Sand
240 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Thu 8am
Map of Kings Beach (8230 Rainbow Ave)
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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 19 visitors · 2021–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 9 visitors · 2021–2026
Visit June through August for swimming
Water temperatures are comfortable for swimming during summer months but remain cold the rest of the year.
Arrive before 10am on weekends
The parking lot fills quickly, especially in summer, and street parking becomes scarce by mid-morning.
Budget $5-10 for parking
Most days cost $5 for all-day parking or $3 per hour, though some reviewers reported $10 fees.
Bring shade and sunscreen
Limited natural shade on the beach itself, and reviewers recommend bringing umbrellas or small tables for protection.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
50°F · overcast
Wind
16 mph from the SW
UV index
7 peak today
Last updated Sep 4, 5:30 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 8230 Rainbow Ave, Kings Beach, CA 96143
🅿 Parking 90 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 50 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 190 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Kings Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 90 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Kings Beach?
50 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 Kings Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 190 ft from the listing.
When is Kings Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 8am and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
