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Step Beach
4.6★ · 54 Google ratings · Avalon, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 250 yd away
Walk
150 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 130 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 · 4% of 27 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Step Beach
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1Restrooms130 ft from the listing2Showers270 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Book water activities a week ahead
Reserving tours seven days in advance provides better availability and can reduce costs significantly.
Great for snorkeling and water sports
The beach has a designated swimming area and is well-suited for scuba diving and snorkeling activities.
Visit before August or early morning
Finding beach space becomes difficult during August peak season, so plan for off-peak times or arrive before crowds build.
Small beach with boat traffic
The beach area itself is tiny and experiences congestion from docked small boats in the water.
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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📍 Casino Way, Avalon, CA 90704, United States
🅿 Parking 250 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 150 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 130 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Step Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 250 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Step Beach?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Step Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 130 ft from the listing.
When is Step Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am 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.
