Name: The beach offers breathtaking views, particularly during sunsets, and boasts stunning caves. If you plan to descend the stairs, it's advisable to check the tide beforehand.
Item: Shell Beach Preserve
Rating: 10
Author: Lena Nordstrom

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Dinosaur Caves beach

Shell Beach 1.1 km

Pleasant

6.8

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Light sand & pebble • Turquoise pure water • No parking

0 Amenities index

Shell Beach Preserve

Shell Beach 0.3 km

Pleasant

6.8

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Gray sand & pebble • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

1 Amenities index

Good for party

Ventana beach

Pismo Beach 1.5 km

Tolerable

5.7

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Deserted

2.7 Amenities index

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Most beautiful beaches of Hanford

Spooner's Cove Beach

7.9

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

United States, Cuesta-by-the-Sea 6.1 km

Pirates Cove Beach

7.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque

United States, Sycamore Springs 1.2 km

Sand Dollar Beach

7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand

United States, Plaskett 0.7 km

Gamboa Point Beach

7.4

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray sand

United States, Lucia 5.2 km

Corallina Cove Beach

6.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque

United States, Cuesta-by-the-Sea 7.9 km

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Quitest and lonely beaches in Hanford

San Simeon Pier beach

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

United States, San Simeon 0.3 km

Morro Strand Beach

7.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom

United States, Cayucos 0.9 km

Point San Luis

7.5

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

United States, Port San Luis 1.6 km

Moonstone Beach

7.2

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom

United States, Leimert 0.6 km

Morro Bay Beach

7.1

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom

United States, Morro Bay 3.3 km

Rancho Guadalupe Preserve

7.1

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water, Fine sand bottom

United States, Guadalupe 7.2 km

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Sandy beaches in Hanford

Avila Beach

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

United States, Avila Beach 0.2 km

Pismo Beach

7.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand

United States, Pismo Beach 0.5 km

Cayucos Beach

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise water

United States, Cayucos 1.4 km

Olde Port Beach

7.5

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

United States, Port San Luis 0.6 km

Grover Beach

7.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom

United States, Grover Beach 1.1 km

Arroyo Laguna Beach

6.9

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise water

United States, San Simeon 3 km

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Long beaches in Hanford

Morro Rock Beach

7.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water

United States, Morro Bay 1.6 km

Oceano Dunes Recreation

7.5

Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water

United States, Oceano Beach 0.1 km

South Palisades beach

7.1

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise water

United States, Shell Beach 2.6 km

Vista Del Mar Beach

7.1

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise water

United States, Shell Beach 0.5 km

William R Hearst Beach

6.9

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown fine pebble, Turquoise water, Fine pebbles bottom

United States, Leimert 2.7 km

San Carpoforo Creek

6.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble

United States, Gorda 16.5 km

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Latest reviews on Hanford's beaches

Shell Beach Preserve

10 Lena Nordstrom

The beach offers breathtaking views, particularly during sunsets, and boasts stunning caves. If you plan to descend the stairs, it's advisable to check the tide beforehand.

Ventana beach

10 MikeSoldier

You have to try the Poke Nachos! This spot is perfect if you're looking to impress with its vibe, views, and aesthetic. It's also great for large groups, as they have spacious tables that can easily fit 8-10 people. The food is incredible—our entire group was thrilled with their meals. Plus, the service was outstanding!

Hanford - all beaches

Dinosaur Caves beach

Shell Beach Preserve

Ventana beach

Popular types of Hanford beaches

Most beautiful beaches of Hanford

Spooner's Cove Beach

Pirates Cove Beach

Sand Dollar Beach

Gamboa Point Beach

Corallina Cove Beach

Quitest and lonely beaches in Hanford

San Simeon Pier beach

Morro Strand Beach

Point San Luis

Moonstone Beach

Morro Bay Beach

Rancho Guadalupe Preserve

Sandy beaches in Hanford

Avila Beach

Pismo Beach

Cayucos Beach

Olde Port Beach

Grover Beach

Arroyo Laguna Beach

Long beaches in Hanford

Morro Rock Beach

Oceano Dunes Recreation

South Palisades beach

Vista Del Mar Beach

William R Hearst Beach

San Carpoforo Creek

Latest reviews on Hanford's beaches

Most viewed beaches of Hanford

Shell Beach Preserve

Ventana beach

Dinosaur Caves beach