Sunset State Beach - California State Parks, CA
Sunrise to Sunset
2096 miles
54
°F
2
3
mph
96
%Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
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~1Beach Alerts
Dangerous Surf
Dangerous Surf: High waves present from 8 AM-2 PM — swimming not recommended
UV Alert
High UV Alert: SPF 50+ recommended from 12 PM-2 PM (UV Index 8)
About This Beach
Sunset State Beach is a relatively uncrowded, peaceful beach in California known for its stunning sunsets and scenic views. It offers easy beach access from a parking lot, restrooms, and a campground with varying reviews on the facilities. The beach itself is described as wide and flat, perfect for walking and relaxing, though some mention the presence of ticks.
🅿️0 Parkings|🚶0 Entrances
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Plan Your Visit
Beach Overview
Kid Friendly
Amenities
Parking Nearby
Food Nearby
Activities & Rentals
No activities or rentals available.
Beachgoers Reviews
4.6
Average Rating
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 6/3/2026, 8:00:00 AM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 54° | 1 | 3 mph | 0 |
| 09:00 | 55° | 3 | 4 mph | 0 |
| 10:00 | 57° | 4 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 11:00 | 58° | 6 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 12:00 | 61° | 8 | 6 mph | 0 |
| 13:00 | 65° | 8 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 14:00 | 69° | 8 | 5 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 6/3/2026, 8:00:00 AM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 59°F | 3.8 ft | 11s | ← W | -2.8 ft |
| 09:00 | 59°F | 3.8 ft | 11s | ← W | -2.3 ft |
| 10:00 | 59°F | 3.9 ft | 10s | ↖ NW | -1.5 ft |
| 11:00 | 59°F | 3.9 ft | 10s | ↖ NW | -0.6 ft |
| 12:00 | 59°F | 4 ft | 10s | ↖ NW | +0.1 ft |
| 13:00 | 59°F | 4.1 ft | 10s | ↖ NW | +0.7 ft |
| 14:00 | 60°F | 4.3 ft | 9s | ↖ NW | +1.0 ft |