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Sunset Cove
4.7★ · 117 Google ratings · Oakland, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 125 yd away
Access
Open around the clock
Walk
1.1 miles · 24 min
Restrooms
Yes · 500 yd away
Water
67°F
Tide
6 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
180 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Thu 8am
Map of Sunset Cove
1
1Parking750 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Visit at sunset for best experience
Multiple reviewers highlighted spectacular sunset views of downtown Oakland and Lake Merritt reflections as the main draw.
Walk the 3.1-mile Lake Merritt loop
The trail around the full lake offers a long, scenic walk suitable for dogs and joggers.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2016–2026
Bring a jacket or blanket
Temperature drops significantly once the sun sets, making warm layers essential for staying comfortable.
Expect crowds on weekend evenings
Weekend sunsets attract large crowds of people socializing, playing music, and dancing.
Check for water quality issues
One visitor reported dead fish and odor from the lake, though this may be seasonal or occasional.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
64°F · drizzle
Water
67°F
Waves
1.3 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:08 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 07:20 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:04 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:48 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:37 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 2101 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
🅿 Parking 125 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 1.1 miles away, about 24 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 500 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Sunset Cove?
The nearest mapped parking area is 125 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Sunset Cove?
1.1 miles in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 24 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Sunset Cove have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 500 yd from the listing.
When is Sunset Cove least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 8am and the busiest at Sat 4pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
