Boardwalk to Beach (Sandholdt Rd.)
About
Boardwalk to Beach (Sandholdt Rd.) is a public ocean beach in California, about 0.2 miles from Moss Landing. It has accessible access, and there is no fee to visit. Late summer into early fall is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show highs around 74°F in September and October, with only a day or two of rain each month. Winter brings highs near 62°F and about 10 to 11 wet days a month. Several trails sit within a few miles, including the South Marsh Loop Trail and Five Fingers Loop Trail, both about 3 miles away, and the Salinas NWR Trail at roughly 4.7 miles. For an overnight stay, South Camp is about 6 miles off.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Boardwalk to Beach (Sandholdt Rd.)
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Year-round. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–74°F and lows of 39–55°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Watsonville Wtr Wks, CA weather station, 8.9 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan62° high40° low
- Feb63° high42° low
- Mar65° high43° low
- Apr68° high45° low
- May69° high49° low
- Jun71° high52° low
- Jul71° high54° low
- Aug72° high55° low
- Sep74° high53° low
- Oct74° high49° low
- Nov68° high43° low
- Dec62° high39° low
Nearby
- South Marsh Loop TrailHiking3.1 mi
- Five Fingers Loop TrailHiking3.1 mi
- Murphy TrailHiking3.2 mi
- Long Valley Loop TrailHiking3.2 mi
- Salinas NWR TrailHiking4.7 mi
- South CampCamping6 mi
- Pajaro RiverCanoeing6.6 mi
- Wetland Connector TrailHiking6.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
