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San Gregorio State Beach
4.6★ · 2,212 Google ratings · San Gregorio, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 70 ft away
Walk
175 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 160 ft away
Water
59°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
225 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Mixed · 20% of 148 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Mon 6pm
Map of San Gregorio State Beach
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1Parking70 ft from the listing2Restrooms160 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 11 visitors · 2016–2026
Come for long walks and exploring
The beach stretches for miles with tide pools, caves, shells, and natural rock formations to discover.
Visit on weekdays for solitude
Reviewers consistently report the beach nearly empty on weekdays, even during peak summer season.
Winter offers clearer skies than summer
Coastal fog is minimal in winter months, providing better visibility for photos and sunset views.
Wear water shoes through entrance
The parking area and initial beach access are covered in driftwood logs that require careful footing.
Expect a moderately steep path down
The descent from parking to beach requires some athleticism, with slippery sections challenging for elderly visitors.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
65°F · overcast
Water
59°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
4.7 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the SW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 06:09 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:36 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:23 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:29 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 20063 Cabrillo Hwy S, San Gregorio, CA 94074
🅿 Parking 70 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 175 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 160 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at San Gregorio State Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 70 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at San Gregorio State Beach?
175 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does San Gregorio State Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 160 ft from the listing.
When is San Gregorio State Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 6pm and the busiest at Sun 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
