Moss Landing State Beach
4.6★ · 243 Google ratings, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 125 yd away · free
Walk
90 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 150 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
62°F
Tide
3 ft range today
Map of Moss Landing State Beach
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1Parking125 yd from the listing2Restrooms150 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Bring binoculars for wildlife
Sea otters, seals, dolphins, and whales are frequently spotted, but viewing is better with magnification.
Visit before noon or at sunset
Mornings before 10am and sunset hours offer the fewest crowds, creating a peaceful experience.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2017–2026
Bring layers and a jacket
The beach is consistently windy and cool, even on days that warm up inland.
Don't swim in the water
Official warning signs indicate strong currents and dangerous waves; experienced surfers avoid entering the water.
Park away from the main lot
The main parking area has experienced car break-ins; street parking on the side roads is a safer alternative.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
62°F · overcast
Water
62°F
Waves
4.0 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 06:38 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:29 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:24 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:35 AM.
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📍 California 95039
🅿 Parking 125 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 90 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 150 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Moss Landing State Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 125 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Moss Landing State 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 Moss Landing State Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
