Moonstone Beach (California 90704)
4.7★ · 48 Google ratings, California
✓ Short walk✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
250 yd · 3 min
Water
75°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
5 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
270 ft from the water to the back
Map of Moonstone Beach (California 90704)
Guide
Good to know
Plan time for the scenic walking trail
A well-maintained trail runs along the bluff with benches for resting, suitable for both older adults and children.
Visit in April for fewer crowds
One visitor reported the beach was not crowded when visiting in April, unlike busier summer months.
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 · 2017–2026
Bring shoes for rocky terrain
The beach is notable for colorful stones, but one reviewer humorously noted walking barefoot across rocks for distance.
Expect some litter despite maintenance
While generally clean and well-kept, one visitor noted graffiti on rocks and scattered trash.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
66°F · clear
Water
75°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.5 ft · 8 s apart
Wind
9 mph from the W
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 15:09 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:42 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:39 AM.
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Moonstone Beach?
90 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 Moonstone 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.
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