Cuyler Harbor Beach
About
Cuyler Harbor Beach is a public ocean beach in Channel Islands National Park, California. The nearest town is Gato, about 28 miles away. The beach has restrooms, and there is no fee to visit. The San Miguel Island campground lies about half a mile away, so a beach visit can be paired with an overnight stay nearby.
Beach Details
Parking
None at the access
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Cuyler Harbor Beach
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
Where it is
- Channel Islands National Park · National Park Service
- Nearest town
- Gato, California · 28 mi
Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places
Conditions
Active alerts for Channel Islands National Park as of Oct 9, 2026:
Parts of Santa Rosa Island Closed During Wildfire Recovery
Park Closure · posted Sep 23, 2026
Santa Barbara Island Dock Closed; Landings Restricted to Adjacent Rocky Ledge
Information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: NPS Alerts API
Nearby
- San Miguel IslandCamping0.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)