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South Beach (Crescent Ave)
4.7★ · 60 Google ratings · Avalon, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 275 yd away
Walk
90 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 190 ft away
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
5 ft range today
Length
150 yd of shoreline
Sand
30 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 54 samples clean · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Wed 12pm
Map of South Beach (Crescent Ave)
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1Restrooms190 ft from the listing2Showers240 ft from the listing3Drinking water170 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Bring swimwear for water activities
The beach offers a floating playground, water polo opportunities in summer, and good kayaking conditions.
Expect a very small beach
The beach is compact but well-maintained, clean, and positioned right at the harbor entrance to town.
Go for families with young children
The beach is guarded, immediately accessible from the water, and has nearby food and shops within walking distance.
Plan for evening visits
The night views of the harbor, boats, and casino provide particularly striking photo opportunities.
Visit on weekdays, especially Monday
Mondays feature free organized beach games like ladder toss and kan jam with provided seating.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
68°F · clear
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.2 ft · 8 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the W
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 15:09 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:42 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:39 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 Crescent Ave, Avalon, CA 90704
🅿 Parking 275 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 90 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 190 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at South Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 275 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at South Beach?
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 South Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 190 ft from the listing.
When is South Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 12pm and the busiest at Sat 5pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
