What is the water and sand quality of the College Cove?

The coastline of College Cove 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 College Cove?

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

Is the College Cove 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.College Cove does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the College Cove good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the College Cove secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

What are the key audiences of College Cove?

College Cove 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 College Cove?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on College Cove.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ocean Grove Lodge is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the College Cove?

There are 24 places to stay in the College Cove area.Some of the best hotels in the area of College Cove include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1919313&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Emerald Forest Cabins</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2184582&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Trinidad Inn</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6029253&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Seascape Home & Cottage</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6200640&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Whale Rock Suites</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6200645&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Seascape Home</a></li></ul>

How far is the College Cove from parking?

The College Cove has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby College Cove?

There are 4 attractions near College Cove that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Trinidad Museum located in 0.9 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit College Cove?

The month with the highest temperature in College Cove is August. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 13°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 11°C and water 11°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

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College Cove

Trinidad, United States

7.9

#61 out of 385 in California 2

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

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Located outside the settlement

Trinidad • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Cafe Beachcomber Cafe

9.2 - Excellent 570m

Restaurant Wild at Hearth

9.2 - Excellent 570m

Restaurant Trinidad Bay Eatery and Gallery

8.8 - Excellent 590m

Restaurant Ocean Grove Lodge

7.8 - Very good 650m

Restaurant Seascape Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 650m

Bar Moonstone Crossing Tasting Room

10 - Exceptional 650m

Restaurant Aztec Grill

7.8 - Very good 750m

Restaurant The Lighthouse Grill

8.6 - Excellent 770m

Restaurant Headies Pizza and Pour

9.2 - Excellent 800m

Tourist Attraction Trinidad Head Trail

9.6 - Exceptional 560m

Tourist Attraction Moonstone Crossing Winery

10 - Exceptional 640m

Tourist Attraction Trinidad Museum

9.8 - Exceptional 690m

Tourist Attraction Old Home Beach

9.2 - Excellent 790m

Tourist Attraction Luffenholtz Beach

9.4 - Excellent 3.4km

Tourist Attraction Camel rock

9.8 - Exceptional 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Moonstone Beach County Park

9.6 - Exceptional 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Sue-Meg State Park

9.6 - Exceptional 7.6km

Tourist Attraction Sumeg Village

9.6 - Exceptional 7.6km

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About

College Cove is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 61th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 357.5 km away from its center, the city of Сакраменто. It is one of the beaches of Trinidad settlement, just 0.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Weather

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+19 ^o C +10 ^o C

Air temperature

7 M/S

Wind

+13 ^o C

Water temperature

2.4 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Trinidad • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Cafe Beachcomber Cafe

9.2 - Excellent 570m

Restaurant Wild at Hearth

9.2 - Excellent 570m

Restaurant Trinidad Bay Eatery and Gallery

8.8 - Excellent 590m

Restaurant Ocean Grove Lodge

7.8 - Very good 650m

Restaurant Seascape Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 650m

Bar Moonstone Crossing Tasting Room

10 - Exceptional 650m

Restaurant Aztec Grill

7.8 - Very good 750m

Restaurant The Lighthouse Grill

8.6 - Excellent 770m

Restaurant Headies Pizza and Pour

9.2 - Excellent 800m

Tourist Attraction Trinidad Head Trail

9.6 - Exceptional 560m

Tourist Attraction Moonstone Crossing Winery

10 - Exceptional 640m

Tourist Attraction Trinidad Museum

9.8 - Exceptional 690m

Tourist Attraction Old Home Beach

9.2 - Excellent 790m

Tourist Attraction Luffenholtz Beach

9.4 - Excellent 3.4km

Tourist Attraction Camel rock

9.8 - Exceptional 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Moonstone Beach County Park

9.6 - Exceptional 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Sue-Meg State Park

9.6 - Exceptional 7.6km

Tourist Attraction Sumeg Village

9.6 - Exceptional 7.6km

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