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Palm Beach State Park
4.6★ · 398 Google ratings · Watsonville, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 230 ft away · paid
Access
8am to 7:30pm
Walk
175 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 150 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
62°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of Palm Beach State Park
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1Parking230 ft from the listing2Restrooms150 yd 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 12 visitors · 2016–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 11 visitors · 2016–2026
Ideal for long, uncrowded walks
The beach stretches for miles with soft sand and stays far quieter than nearby Santa Cruz and Monterey beaches.
Arrive early to secure parking
The lot fills by late morning on weekends, though free street parking is available if you arrive before 10am.
Prepare for a steep sand climb
The beach sits behind tall sand dunes that require a significant uphill trek, not suitable for those with mobility challenges.
Bring your own soap and supplies
Bathrooms lack soap, towels, and reliable toilet paper, so pack these items if you plan to rinse off.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
62°F · overcast
Water
62°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.7 ft · 11 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 06:42 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:09 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:50 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:33 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 Palm Beach State Park Entrance Station, 2660 W Beach Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
🅿 Parking 230 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 175 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 150 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Palm Beach State Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 230 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Palm Beach State Park?
160 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 Palm Beach State Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 yd from the listing.
When is Palm Beach State Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Sun 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
