Surf Beach (West)
4.5★ · 94 Google ratings, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 150 yd away · free
Walk
150 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 175 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
63°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Guide
Good to know
Go for sunset and solitude
The beach stays quiet and empty compared to other California beaches, with consistently praised sunset views.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Visit November through February
Beach closures protect nesting Snowy Plovers from March through September, restricting access to large sections.
Bring your own water and supplies
No potable water, no cellular service, and pit toilets with no running water are available on site.
Arrive early on launch days
SpaceX and Space Force launches draw large crowds; the road closes and parking fills quickly on those dates.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
64°F · overcast
Water
63°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
4.1 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the NNW
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 06:19 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:42 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 15:59 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:37 AM.
Practical
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📍 California, United States
🅿 Parking 150 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 150 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 175 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Surf Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 150 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Surf Beach?
150 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 Surf Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 175 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
