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Morro Strand State Beach Day Use Area
4.7★ · 332 Google ratings · Cayucos, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
70 ft away · free
Walk
125 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 90 ft away
Cost
Free
Water
63°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
4.9 miles of shoreline
Sand
200 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am
Map of Morro Strand State Beach Day Use Area
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1Parking60 ft from the listing2Restrooms90 ft from the listing
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 6 visitors · 2016–2026
Perfect for long beach walks
The wide, flat sand stretches for miles with easy parking and no stairs, making it ideal for families.
Plan for sunset views
The crescent-shaped beach with Morro Rock offers reliable opportunities for beautiful sunset photographs.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2016–2026
Arrive early on sunny days
The sand gets extremely hot in direct sun, and the parking lot can fill by late morning, limiting available spots.
Watch for washed-up seaweed
Dead ocean plants pile up on the beach and attract biting sand flies when you step on them.
Bring a jacket or sweater
The beach is frequently windy and the water is cold, even on otherwise pleasant days.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
63°F · overcast
Water
63°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.8 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the WNW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
Last updated Sep 4, 5:33 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 21 24th St, Cayucos, CA 93430
🅿 Parking 70 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 125 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 90 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Morro Strand State Beach Day Use Area?
The nearest mapped parking area is 70 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Morro Strand State Beach Day Use Area?
125 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 Morro Strand State Beach Day Use Area have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 90 ft from the listing.
When is Morro Strand State Beach Day Use Area least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 8am and the busiest at Sat 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
