Coal Oil Point Natural Reserve
About
Coal Oil Point Natural Reserve is a public beach in California, about a mile from the community of Isla Vista. There is no fee to visit. The weather here stays mild year-round. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show highs around 63 to 65°F from December through April, and highs near 71 to 72°F from July through October, with lows in the mid-50s. Pond Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and Marsh Trail North and Marsh Trail West are both within a mile. For an overnight stay, Fremont Campground offers saltwater fishing about 10 miles off.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Parking
None at the access
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
Coal Oil Point Natural Reserve
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 62–72°F and lows of 42–57°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Santa Barbara 11 W, CA weather station, 0.2 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan63° high43° low
- Feb62° high44° low
- Mar65° high46° low
- Apr65° high48° low
- May68° high51° low
- Jun68° high54° low
- Jul71° high57° low
- Aug72° high56° low
- Sep71° high56° low
- Oct72° high51° low
- Nov67° high46° low
- Dec63° high42° low
Nearby
- Pond TrailHiking0.1 mi
- Marsh Trail NorthHiking0.7 mi
- Marsh Trail WestHiking0.8 mi
- Lizard's Mouth, TheRock climbing5.7 mi
- Amphitheater, TheRock climbing6 mi
- Fremont CampgroundSaltwater fishing9.6 mi
- Paradise CampgroundCamping9.7 mi
- Los PrietosCamping9.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
