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Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
4.5★ · 4,631 Google ratings · Alameda, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 200 ft away · paid
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
5am to 10pm
Walk
300 yd · 4 min
Restrooms
Yes · 275 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
67°F
Tide
6 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
1.8 miles of shoreline
Sand
225 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Mixed · 9% of 88 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
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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 35 visitors · 2017–2026
Visit for sunset views
The western side offers stunning views of the San Francisco skyline and exceptional sunsets over the bay.
Arrive early on weekends
Parking fills by late morning on hot days, and the beach becomes crowded between 11am and 6pm.
Check water quality beforehand
Signs post current water quality information, and some reviewers noted algae warnings or muddy conditions on certain visits.
Wear shoes and watch footing
Sand contains small rocks and shells, and kelp piles accumulate at the waterline; one reviewer broke a toe.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
64°F · light drizzle
Water
67°F
Waves
1.3 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the W
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:13 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 07:28 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:40 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:55 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:29 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 8th Street, Otis Dr, Alameda, CA 94501
🅿 Parking 200 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 300 yd away, about 4 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 275 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 200 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach?
300 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 4 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 275 yd from the listing.
When is Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sun 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
