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Patton Beach
4.6★ · 23 Google ratings · Carnelian Bay, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 150 ft away · fills up
Walk
90 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 170 ft away
Sand
170 ft from the water to the back
Map of Patton Beach
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1Parking and restrooms150 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Excellent for sunset viewing
The scenic views of coniferous forests and hills make this a particularly good spot for evening light.
Great for dogs and their owners
The beach welcomes dogs and provides a quieter alternative to crowded tourist beaches in the area.
Arrive early on weekends
Parking fills quickly on busy days, so plan to arrive before mid-morning for a spot.
Bring a beach chair
The beach is all pebbles and rocks, making a mat uncomfortable for sitting.
Check café hours before visiting
The on-site café closes bathrooms relatively early, so plan accordingly if you need facilities.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
48°F · overcast
Wind
13 mph from the SW
UV index
7 peak today
Last updated Sep 4, 5:41 AM.
Practical
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📍 Carnelian Bay, CA 96140
🅿 Parking 150 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 90 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 170 ft away
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Questions
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Where do you park at Patton Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 150 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Patton 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 Patton Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 170 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
