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Surfers Point dunes
4.7★ · 163 Google ratings · Ventura, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 60 ft away · paid
Walk
230 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 500 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
72°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
1.1 miles of shoreline
Water quality
Good · 2% of 96 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Thu 12pm
Map of Surfers Point dunes
1
1Parking60 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Visit for sunset views
Multiple reviewers highlight this as an exceptional spot to watch the sun set over the ocean and Channel Islands.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2016–2026
Explore tide pools at low tide
The beach has tide pools visible at low tide, though reviewers note they contain minimal sea life due.
Watch for driftwood and tar
One recent reviewer reported significant driftwood debris and tar on the beach, creating safety hazards and reducing sand accessibility.
Bring cash for parking
Parking costs $2 to $4 depending on location and lot, with cash required at some areas and free.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
66°F · clear
Water
72°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.4 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the WNW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 15:30 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:36 AM.
Crowds
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📍 Ventura, CA 93001
🅿 Parking 60 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 230 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 500 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Surfers Point dunes?
The nearest mapped parking area is 60 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Surfers Point dunes?
230 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 Surfers Point dunes have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 500 yd from the listing.
When is Surfers Point dunes least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 12pm and the busiest at Sat 7pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
