Cove Beach (Año Nuevo State Park)
About
Cove Beach is a public ocean beach in Año Nuevo State Park on the California coast, about 9 miles from the town of Davenport. There is no fee to visit, and dogs are not allowed on the beach. For the most comfortable conditions, late spring and early fall work well: typical averages from a nearby weather station at Ben Lomond show May highs around 80°F with about four wet days, and October highs near 83°F. That station sits inland, so temperatures right at the shore may differ. The Año Nuevo Point Trail starts about a mile away, and the Westridge Trail is close by as well. For a longer outing, the Skyline To The Sea Trail lies under 2 miles off, and paddlers can reach Scott Creek about 4 miles from the beach.
Beach Details
Dogs
Not 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
Cove Beach (Año Nuevo State Park)
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Oct–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 64–85°F and lows of 37–49°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Ben Lomond #4, CA weather station, 13 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan65° high37° low
- Feb67° high39° low
- Mar71° high40° low
- Apr75° high42° low
- May80° high46° low
- Jun85° high49° low
- Jul88° high51° low
- Aug90° high51° low
- Sep89° high49° low
- Oct83° high44° low
- Nov71° high40° low
- Dec64° high37° low
Nearby
- Año Nuevo Point TrailHiking1.2 mi
- Westridge TrailHiking1.6 mi
- Skyline To The Sea Bypass TrailHiking1.8 mi
- Skyline To The Sea TrailHiking1.8 mi
- Clark Connector TrailHiking1.9 mi
- Scott CreekCanoeing3.9 mi
- Big Basin State ParkRock climbing5.2 mi
- Pescadero CreekCanoeing9.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
