Trestles Beach
4.7★ · 119 Google ratings, California
✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
Fills up early
Walk
60 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 325 yd away
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
5 ft range today
Sand
225 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Poor · 100% of 19 over the limit · 2025
Map of Trestles Beach
Guide
Good to know
World-class surfing, primarily
This is consistently ranked among the best surf breaks in Southern California and hosts professional competitions.
Arrive before 10:30am on weekends
The pay parking lot fills quickly, and all free street parking was taken by mid-morning on a Saturday.
Expect a steep 0.8-mile walk
The trail from parking descends through a state park and under railroad trestles, taking about 15-30 minutes depending on fitness.
Wear water shoes for rocky shore
The entire beach is covered in rocks and cobblestones that are slippery and difficult to walk on barefoot.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
67°F · clear
Water
74°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
3.2 ft · 11 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the SSE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 15:06 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:32 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:37 AM.
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📍 California, United States
🌊 Water 60 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 325 yd away
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Questions
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How far is the walk to the water at Trestles Beach?
50 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 Trestles Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 325 yd from the listing.
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