What is the water and sand quality of the Island Beach?

The coastline of Island Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Island Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Island Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Island Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Surfing</li></ul>

Is the Island Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.The waves in the Island Beach are usually strong.

Is the Island Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Island Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Island Beach?

Island Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Beachgoers with pets</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Island Beach?

The bar is located right on the Island Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Island Beach?

There are 20 places to stay in the Island Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Island Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7150674&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Inn At Moss Landing Point</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=253810&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Rodeway Inn Watsonville</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6426067&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville, CA</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6061143&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Beachfront Condo with Monterey Bay Views!</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1527157&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Romantic Getaway to Seascape Villa</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8040335&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Idyllic Ocean-View Oasis</a></li></ul>

How far is the Island Beach from parking?

The Island Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Island Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Island Beach is September. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 16°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 13°C and water 13°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Island Beach (California) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Island Beach (California) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Island Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Island Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Island Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Island Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Island Beach and the settlement

Photo of Island Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

Island Beach

Moss Landing, United States

6.3

#369 out of 385 in California 2

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Surfing Good for Kayaking

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Moss Landing • 0.7 km

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Island Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 369th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 198.9 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Moss Landing settlement, just 0.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

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+18 ^o C +14 ^o C

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5 M/S

Wind

+15 ^o C

Water temperature

1.7 M

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Located within the settlement

Moss Landing • 0.7 km

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Park Palm Beach State Park

7.3km

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12 accomodations nearby

1.3km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Inn At Moss Landing Point

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Located at nearest locality

Moss Landing • 710m from center

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4.7km from the beach

6.8 Good

Coastal Valley Inn

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Castroville • 4km from center

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Beachfront Condo with Monterey Bay Views!

5.7km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Beachfront Condo with Monterey Bay Views!

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Moss Landing • 6.4km from center

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5.8km from the beach

8 Very good

Pelican Point Beach Getaway

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Moss Landing • 6.4km from center

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7.3km from the beach

Idyllic Ocean-View Oasis

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Located at nearest locality

Moss Landing • 7.9km from center

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10.1km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville, CA

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Located at nearest locality

Moss Landing • 10.8km from center

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10.5km from the beach

6 Pleasant

Rodeway Inn Watsonville

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Located at nearest locality

Moss Landing • 11.1km from center

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11.5km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Marina Dunes Park Model

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Located at nearest locality

Moss Landing • 10.9km from center

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12.3km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Hampton Inn & Suites Marina

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Neponset • 11.7km from center

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12.4km from the beach

7.7 Very good

Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay

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Located at nearest locality

Moss Landing • 11.8km from center

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17.7km from the beach

9 Excellent

Romantic Getaway to Seascape Villa

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Located at nearest locality

Moss Landing • 18.4km from center

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Luxury Villa - Flora View - SEASCAPE - Heated Pools - Relaxing Fireplace - Ground Level

18km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Luxury Villa - Flora View - SEASCAPE - Heated Pools - Relaxing Fireplace - Ground Level

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Moss Landing • 18.6km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

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Localities

Nearest

Moss Landing • 710m

Main locality of province

Sacramento • 198.9km

Transport

Airport

OAR • 13.9km

Bus Station

Highway 1 / Dolan Road • 580m

Train Station

Salinas • 18.2km

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6.3 Pleasant

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Shaan Malik

Novice Beachgoer • 11 months ago

10 Exceptional

We stumbled upon a lovely beach that welcomes dogs, which was a pleasant surprise! Originally, we were heading to Carmel, but due to the heavy traffic, we decided to take a different route, and we're glad we did! It was scorching hot everywhere else in the South Bay Area, so everyone was flocking to the refreshing beaches. We arrived at this particular beach around 10:30am on a Saturday and found it easy to park for free on the street. As we strolled along the charming boardwalk, we came across a spacious beach area with coarse sand. We had a great time there. We set up some chairs, the kids snacked, we played in the waves, dug holes, and explored the surroundings. Both the dog and the kids were delighted, which made us happy too!

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Jenna Reynolds

Novice Beachgoer • 11 months ago

10 Exceptional

I really enjoyed the beach. I brought some snacks and just sat there, watching the water. It wasn't crowded at all. The only downside was that the bathrooms were not nearby, so I had to drive a little bit up the road to use them.

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Lorena Rodriguez

Novice Beachgoer • 11 months ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is absolutely amazing for unwinding, sitting back, and simply enjoying the mesmerizing waves.

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Kazu

Novice Beachgoer • 11 months ago

10 Exceptional

There is a fantastic beach located behind Phil's Fish Market that is perfect for local families and dog owners. It offers a wonderful opportunity to observe people engaging in various activities such as fishing, sailing, boating, whale watching, kayaking, surfing, and enjoying the wildlife. On a few occasions, I have been fortunate enough to spot seals, sea otters, and dolphins in the area.