Tennessee Beach
4.8★ · 316 Google ratings, California
✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Fills up early
Walk
160 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 550 yd away
Water
61°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
350 yd of shoreline
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Map of Tennessee Beach
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 16 visitors · 2016–2026
Plan for a 1.8 to 2 mile walk
The hike is mostly flat and easy enough for children and elderly visitors, though reviewers report distances ranging.
Visit on clear days
Fog and marine layer are common in summer; fall months offer clearer skies and less wind for better views.
Arrive early on weekends
The parking lot fills quickly, especially on nice days and weekends, forcing some visitors to park along the road.
Not ideal for swimming
The beach is better suited for photography, picnicking, and exploring the dramatic rock formations and cliffs rather than swimming.
Bring water and layers
There are bathrooms halfway along the trail and at the parking lot, but no water fountains, and temperature.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
62°F · overcast
Water
61°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.8 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the W
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
4 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:47 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:10 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:34 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 California 94941
🌊 Water 160 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 550 yd away
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Questions
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How far is the walk to the water at Tennessee Beach?
160 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 Tennessee Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 550 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
