Point Reyes Beach South
4.9★ · 28 Google ratings, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 110 ft away · free
Walk
160 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 175 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
61°F
Tide
3 ft range today
Length
12 miles of shoreline
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Map of Point Reyes Beach South
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1Parking110 ft from the listing2Restrooms175 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Arrive early for parking
Parking is abundant and located just behind the bathroom building, making it convenient even during busy times.
Go in fall or off-season
The beach is rarely crowded and offers solitude, especially in October and outside peak summer periods.
Plan sunset photography time
The beach offers exceptional views of sunsets and the nearby lighthouse, making it worthwhile for photography.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2019–2026
Visit for long walks, not swimming
The beach stretches for miles with pristine sand, but dangerous waves and cold water make it unsuitable.
Dress in layers year-round
Weather changes rapidly from sunny to foggy and cold within minutes, and afternoon spring winds can exceed 50 mph.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
59°F · partly cloudy
Water
61°F
Waves
4.9 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the W
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
3 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 06:32 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:02 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:41 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:41 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 California 94937
🅿 Parking 110 ft from the listing, Point Reyes Beach South Parking
🌊 Water 160 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 175 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Point Reyes Beach South?
The nearest mapped parking area is 110 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Point Reyes Beach South?
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 Point Reyes Beach South 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.
