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Smugglers Cove
4.8★ · 23 Google ratings · Ventura, California
✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
80 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 240 ft away
Water
70°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Map of Smugglers Cove
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1Restrooms240 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Go for a secluded beach experience
The cove offers a pristine, movie-like setting with clear water and picnic facilities that feels entirely private once you arrive.
Visit in winter for calm conditions
January visits offer no crowds and calm weather, while anchored boats experience rough conditions with hard winds and waves.
Prepare for a steep uphill hike
The trail from Scorpion Campground is around 8 miles total and notably steep, exhausting for those not accustomed to hiking.
Secure all food from foxes
Foxes actively roam the area and will take food left on benches or outside, so store meals.
Bring sun protection for exposed trail
The hike has very little tree cover and gets hot during the day, so pack hats and sunscreen.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
65°F · clear
Water
70°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.8 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
19 mph from the WNW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 06:43 | High tide | ↑ |
| 07:35 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 15:40 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:41 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Ventura, CA 93001
🌊 Water 80 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 240 ft away
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Questions
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How far is the walk to the water at Smugglers Cove?
80 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 Smugglers Cove have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 240 ft from the listing.
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