New Brighton State Beach
4.6★ · 188 Google ratings, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Picnic tables
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 180 ft away · about 9 spaces · paid
Walk
40 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 175 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
62°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
2 ft range today
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · 2% of 41 over the limit · 2025
Map of New Brighton State Beach
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1Parking180 ft from the listing2Restrooms175 yd from the listing3Showers225 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Come for fossil and rock collecting
The beach is locally known for glass items, fossils, and interesting stones scattered among the gravel and rocks.
Visit for beach walks and wildlife
The beach stretches over three miles with frequent sightings of whales, dolphins, seals, and pelicans throughout the year.
Bring quarters for shower facilities
Showers require quarters at 50 cents per two minutes, with no coin exchange machine on site.
Arrive early on warm weekends
The parking lot is small and fills quickly on pleasant days, particularly in summer.
Keep dogs leashed despite off-leash violations
The beach requires leashed dogs, but numerous off-leash dogs have created safety issues for other visitors.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
62°F · overcast
Water
62°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.5 ft · 11 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the SW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 06:32 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:16 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:18 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:35 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 California
🅿 Parking 180 ft from the listing, Day Use Beach Lot
🌊 Water 40 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 175 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at New Brighton State Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 180 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at New Brighton State Beach?
40 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 New Brighton State Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 175 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
