Sunset State Beach - California State Parks, CA
Sunrise to Sunset
2396 miles
90
°F
7
5
mph
30
%Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
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~1Beach Alerts
Dangerous Surf
Dangerous Surf: High waves present from 12 PM-6 PM — swimming not recommended
UV Alert
High UV Alert: SPF 50+ recommended from 1 PM-2 PM (UV Index 7)
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
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Activities & Rentals
No activities or rentals available.
Beachgoers Reviews
4.6
Average Rating
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 9/9/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | 90° | 6 | 5 mph | 0 |
| 13:00 | 89° | 7 | 7 mph | 0 |
| 14:00 | 88° | 7 | 9 mph | 0 |
| 15:00 | 87° | 6 | 13 mph | 0 |
| 16:00 | 86° | 5 | 14 mph | 0 |
| 17:00 | 85° | 3 | 14 mph | 0 |
| 18:00 | 83° | 2 | 13 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 9/9/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | 63°F | 3.2 ft | 12s | ↓ S | +1.4 ft |
| 13:00 | 63°F | 3.1 ft | 12s | ↓ S | +0.6 ft |
| 14:00 | 63°F | 3.1 ft | 11s | ↓ S | -0.2 ft |
| 15:00 | 64°F | 3.2 ft | 11s | ↓ S | -0.5 ft |
| 16:00 | 64°F | 3.3 ft | 10s | ↓ S | -0.4 ft |
| 17:00 | 64°F | 3.4 ft | 10s | ↓ S | +0.3 ft |
| 18:00 | 64°F | 3.4 ft | 10s | ↓ S | +1.3 ft |