Accessways to Ocean Beach
About
Accessways to Ocean Beach is a public ocean beach in California, about 0.8 miles from Fairhaven. It's a straightforward spot for time on the sand and surf, with no fee to visit and dogs allowed. Summer into early fall is the most comfortable stretch. July and August bring typical highs around 63 to 64°F with only about three wet days a month, according to typical averages from a nearby weather station at Woodley Island in Eureka. Winter is cooler and much wetter, with highs near 55°F. For more time outside, the Eureka Waterfront Trail and Waterline Trail are both under 2 miles away, and the Hikshari' Trail is about 2.2 miles off. Paddlers can head to the Elk River, roughly 5.7 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Dogs
Allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Accessways to Ocean Beach
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–64°F and lows of 47–53°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Eureka Wfo Woodley Island, CA weather station, 2.4 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan55° high41° low
- Feb55° high41° low
- Mar56° high42° low
- Apr57° high44° low
- May60° high48° low
- Jun62° high50° low
- Jul63° high52° low
- Aug64° high53° low
- Sep64° high50° low
- Oct62° high47° low
- Nov58° high43° low
- Dec55° high40° low
Nearby
- Eureka Waterfront TrailHiking1.7 mi
- Waterline TrailHiking1.8 mi
- Hikshari' TrailHiking2.2 mi
- WoLal Trail (Forest)Hiking3.2 mi
- Wallflower Dune TrailHiking3.3 mi
- Sunset Dune TrailHiking3.6 mi
- Beach Pea TrailHiking3.7 mi
- Elk RiverCanoeing5.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
