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Venice State Beach
4.7★ · 101 Google ratings · Half Moon Bay, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 230 ft away
Restrooms
Yes · 340 ft away
Water
60°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
4.6 miles of shoreline
Sand
340 ft from the water to the back
Map of Venice State Beach
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1Parking230 ft from the listing2Restrooms340 ft from the listing
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 9 visitors · 2017–2026
Excellent for family picnics
Flat trails, picnic tables overlooking the beach, clean restrooms, and tide pools make it ideal for groups.
Perfect for sunset viewing
The elevated cliffs and clear western views create excellent conditions for evening photography.
Arrive early on weekends
Parking fills by late morning on busy days, though overflow lots exist nearby.
Water is cold year-round
Ocean temperatures remain icy throughout the year with strong currents reported.
Plan for creek crossing
A small stream blocks direct beach access and requires wading or using a wooden bridge to cross.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
63°F · fog
Water
60°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
4.7 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
9 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 06:09 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:36 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:23 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:37 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, United States
🅿 Parking 230 ft from the listing
🚽 Restrooms 340 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Venice State Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 230 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Venice State Beach?
400 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 5 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Venice State Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 340 ft from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
