Moss Beach
4.6★ · 52 Google ratings, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
225 yd away · free
Walk
60 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 575 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
59°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Map of Moss Beach
Guide
Good to know
Bring a camera
Rock formations, coastal views, tide pools, and wildlife like seals, pelicans and sea birds create excellent photography subjects.
Go on sunny days
The area is frequently foggy but transforms into a scenic spot for photos and relaxation when weather clears.
Visit at low tide
Tide pools with anemones, starfish, crabs and urchins are accessible and viewable up close during low tide periods.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2019–2026
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2019–2026
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 · 2019–2026
Wear sturdy shoes
The beach is rocky with pebbles rather than sand, and a long steep staircase leads down the cliff.
No food or camping allowed
Pack any snacks beforehand as the beach prohibits outside food and has no food vendors or tent camping.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
62°F · fog
Water
59°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
5.0 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 06:09 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:36 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:23 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:39 AM.
Practical
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📍 California
🅿 Parking 225 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 60 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 575 yd away
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Questions
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Where do you park at Moss Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 225 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Moss Beach?
60 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 Moss Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 575 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
