San Onofre Beach
4.5★ · 329 Google ratings, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 170 ft away · paid · fills up
Walk
180 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 290 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
5 ft range today
Map of San Onofre Beach
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Guide
Good to know
Bring a grill and camp setup
The beach is specifically designed for day visitors to cook with propane grills, use fire pits, and set.
Know it's a longboard surfing destination
This beach is famous for long, rolling waves ideal for longboarding and has deep historical significance in California surf culture.
Little shade reported
Visitors mention there is not much shade here.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2015–2026
Arrive by 6am on weekends
The parking lot reaches capacity by mid-morning, forcing visitors to wait in a line that can take 2-10.
Wear water shoes for rocky beach
The beach is predominantly rocky, with reviewers reporting rolled ankles, foot injuries from shifting stones, and difficulty walking comfortably.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
67°F · clear
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.2 ft · 11 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the SSE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 15:06 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:32 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:33 AM.
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📍 California
🅿 Parking 170 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 180 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 290 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at San Onofre Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 170 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at San Onofre Beach?
180 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 San Onofre Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 290 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
