Davenport Landing Beach
About
Davenport Landing Beach is a public ocean beach on the California coast, about 1.6 miles from the town of Davenport. It's a simple stop with restrooms and accessible access, no fee, and dogs are allowed. The dry season runs from late spring into early fall, when wet days are rare. Typical averages from the nearby Ben Lomond weather station show May highs around 80°F, and July through September see almost no rain days. Winter is the wettest stretch, with about 12 wet days a month from December through February. The Káknu (Hawk) Trail West and its parking area sit about half a mile away, and Káknu (Hawk) Trail East is under a mile off. For more time on the water, Scott Creek is about 5 miles away for canoeing, and the Santa Cruz climbing area is roughly 7.6 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Dogs
Allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
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
Davenport Landing Beach
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, 8.6 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
- Káknu (Hawk) Trail WestMountain biking0.5 mi
- Káknu (Hawk) Trail ParkingMountain biking0.5 mi
- Káknu (Hawk) Trail EastHiking0.9 mi
- Scott CreekCanoeing5.2 mi
- Santa CruzRock climbing7.6 mi
San Lorenzo RiverCanoeingPhoto: Chevy111, CC BY-SA 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)8.3 mi- Garden of EdenRock climbing8.7 mi
- Garden of Eden BoulderingRock climbing8.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Davenport Landing Beach
Best months: October–June. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
65° / 37°
12 wet
Feb
67° / 39°
12 wet
Mar
71° / 40°
10 wet
Apr
75° / 42°
7 wet
May
80° / 46°
4 wet
Jun
85° / 49°
2 wet
Jul
88° / 51°
0 wet
Aug
90° / 51°
1 wet
Sep
89° / 49°
1 wet
Oct
83° / 44°
4 wet
Nov
71° / 40°
8 wet
Dec
64° / 37°
12 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ben Lomond #4, CA, 8.6 mi away at 420 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
