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Moonstone Beach Park
4.8★ · 1,275 Google ratings · Cambria, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 175 yd away · free
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
Open around the clock
Walk
275 yd · 3 min
Restrooms
Yes · 175 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
62°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Children
Reported good for young kids
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Moonstone Beach Park
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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 7 visitors · 2017–2026
Hunt for moonstones at low tide
Tide pools and stone collection are best when the tide is out and the beach flats are exposed.
Plan a long walk on the boardwalk
A 2-3 mile wooden walkway runs the full length of the beach with benches and scenic views.
Visit for sunsets and fog
The beach is stunning at golden hour and in misty conditions, with dramatic lighting and wildlife sightings.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2017–2026
Wear a jacket year-round
Ocean winds are strong even on sunny days, and temperatures rarely exceed 70 degrees.
Wear shoes on the beach
The beach is covered in small pebbles and stones rather than sand, which can be uncomfortable underfoot.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
62°F · overcast
Water
62°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
4.1 ft · 11 s apart
Wind
10 mph from the NW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 06:30 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:57 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:10 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:30 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 5744 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA 93428
🅿 Parking 175 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 275 yd away, about 3 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 175 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Moonstone Beach Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 175 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Moonstone Beach Park?
275 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 3 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Moonstone Beach Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 175 yd from the listing.
When is Moonstone Beach Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 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.
