McGrath State Beach
4.1★ · 68 Google ratings, California
✓ Good for kids✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
200 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes
Water
71°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
1.7 miles of shoreline
Map of McGrath State Beach
Guide
Good to know
Go on clear days for views
Reviewers emphasize that the beach and Santa Clara River views are stunning specifically on clear, sunny days.
Visit early morning for solitude
Multiple visitors report finding the beach quiet and uncrowded when arriving before 10am.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2016–2026
Expect strong wind most days
Reviewers consistently note the beach can be very windy, which affects comfort depending on your preference.
Bring food storage solutions
Ants, ground squirrels, and seagulls regularly raid unprotected food and supplies at campsites.
Check closure status before visiting
Multiple recent reviews indicate portions of the park or campground remain closed, with uncertain reopening dates.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
66°F · clear
Water
71°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.8 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the WNW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 15:30 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:38 AM.
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at McGrath State Beach?
200 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does McGrath State Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
