Sunset Beach (California 95076)
4.8★ · 29 Google ratings, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers
At a glance
Parking
300 yd away · about 10 spaces
Walk
190 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 325 yd away
Water
62°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Sand
310 ft from the water to the back
Map of Sunset Beach (California 95076)
Guide
Good to know
Plan to see outstanding sunsets
Multiple visitors describe exceptional sunset views, making late afternoon visits particularly rewarding.
Visit on weekdays for solitude
Multiple reviewers report the beach is literally empty on weekdays, making it ideal for quiet walks and relaxation.
Litter reported
Visitors mention rubbish on the sand.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Bring entry fee, not annual pass
A day-use ticket is required at the gate; the National Park annual pass does not cover Sunset Beach State Park.
Leave dogs at home
Beach access prohibits dogs, unlike nearby Pajaro Dunes and Manresa beaches that allow them.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
62°F · overcast
Water
62°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.7 ft · 11 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 06:42 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:09 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:50 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:41 AM.
Practical
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📍 California 95076
🅿 Parking 300 yd from the listing, Dunes Camp Overflow Parking
🌊 Water 190 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 325 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Sunset Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 300 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Sunset Beach?
190 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 Sunset Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 325 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
