Mattole Beach
4.8★ · 34 Google ratings, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
125 yd away
Walk
320 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 125 yd away
Water
57°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Length
0.7 miles of shoreline
Sand
250 yd from the water to the back
Map of Mattole Beach
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Guide
Good to know
Short walk to excellent views
The beach is only a five-minute walk across the dunes from the campground with dramatic scenery and clear night skies.
Visit in fall or early May
October and early May offer the best conditions before heavy rains and summer crowds; one reviewer found.
Plan for a long drive
The journey from Highway 101 takes about two hours through winding roads, so depart with a full tank and supplies.
Expect persistent wind
High winds are typical at this location, so plan accordingly and consider camping sites behind the dunes for shelter.
Bring all food and water
No supplies are available on-site, and you must carry bear-proof containers if camping to avoid fines.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
60°F · clear
Water
57°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
7.8 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
2 mph from the SSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
5 peak today
Last updated Sep 4, 5:40 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 California 95558
🅿 Parking 125 yd from the listing, Mattole Beach Parking
🌊 Water 320 ft away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 125 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Mattole Beach?
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 Mattole Beach?
320 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Mattole Beach 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.
