Arroyo De La Cruz Beach
About
Arroyo De La Cruz Beach is a public ocean beach on the California coast, about 12 miles from the town of San Simeon. There is no fee to visit. Summer into early fall is the driest stretch. A nearby weather station at Hearst Castle records typical average highs in the mid-70s °F from July through September, with almost no wet days in July and August. Winter averages run near 60 degrees with about eight wet days a month. Within about 6 miles you'll find paddling on Arroyo de la Cruz and hikes including the Williams Ranch Southern Usetrail, Bald Top Usetrail and San Carpoforo Trail.
Beach Details
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
Arroyo De La Cruz Beach
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Jan–Nov. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–78°F and lows of 45–60°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Hearst Castle, CA weather station, 8.5 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan60° high47° low
- Feb60° high45° low
- Mar62° high47° low
- Apr65° high47° low
- May69° high52° low
- Jun73° high55° low
- Jul75° high57° low
- Aug77° high58° low
- Sep78° high60° low
- Oct74° high56° low
- Nov66° high50° low
- Dec59° high46° low
Nearby
- Arroyo de la CruzCanoeing4 mi
- Williams Ranch Southern UsetrailHiking4.4 mi
- Bald Top UsetrailHiking4.5 mi
- Williams Ranch Water UsetrailHiking4.9 mi
- Williams Ranch Ridge UsetrailHiking5.2 mi
- Elk Camp TrailHiking5.8 mi
- San Carpoforo TrailHiking6 mi
- Baldwin Ranch Shortcut UsetrailHiking6.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
