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San Buenaventura State Beach
4.6★ · 3,240 Google ratings · Ventura, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 240 ft away · paid
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
7am to 7pm
Walk
375 yd · 5 min
Restrooms
Yes · 150 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
72°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
1.8 miles of shoreline
Sand
275 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 7pm
Map of San Buenaventura State Beach
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1Parking240 ft from the listing2Restrooms150 yd from the listing3Showers250 yd from the listing4Drinking water110 ft 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
Perfect for sunset viewing and long walks
The paved pathway stretches over two miles past the pier with multiple rest stops, ideal for evening strolls.
Little shade reported
Visitors mention there is not much shade here.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2016–2026
Visit weekday mornings for fewer crowds
Friday noon during spring break was nearly empty, while afternoons and weekends draw noticeably more visitors.
Bring a beach chair for comfort
The beach has abundant rocks and shells scattered throughout, making direct sitting uncomfortable without cushioning.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
66°F · clear
Water
72°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.4 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the NW
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
8 peak today
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| 15:30 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:29 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 901 San Pedro St, Ventura, CA 93001
🅿 Parking 240 ft from the listing, Lot A
🌊 Water 375 yd away, about 5 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 150 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at San Buenaventura State Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 240 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at San Buenaventura State Beach?
375 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 5 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does San Buenaventura State Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 yd from the listing.
When is San Buenaventura State Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 7pm and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
