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Ross' Cove
4.7★ · 82 Google ratings · Moss Beach, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 175 yd away
Walk
125 yd · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 200 yd away
Water
60°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Water quality
Mixed · 8% of 98 over the limit · 2025
Map of Ross' Cove
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1Parking175 yd from the listing2Restrooms200 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Go at low tide for tidepools
Reviewers found abundant starfish, sea anemones, and seals visible on rocks when tide was.
Sunset visits offer excellent light
Reviewers noted the sun appears brighter than expected and gold light on water is particularly striking at dusk.
Visit autumn or winter mornings
Winter swells create dramatic surf conditions, while early morning fog adds to the atmosphere reviewers found most memorable.
Plan for a 15-minute walk minimum
The beach requires hiking from the parking area, deterring casual visitors but keeping crowds light.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
62°F · fog
Water
60°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
4.7 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 06:09 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:36 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:23 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:38 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 280 W Point St, Moss Beach, CA 94038
🅿 Parking 175 yd from the listing, Marsh Parking Lot
🌊 Water 125 yd away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 200 yd away
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Questions
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Where do you park at Ross' Cove?
The nearest mapped parking area is 175 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Ross' Cove?
50 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 Ross' Cove have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 200 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
