Descanso Beach
About
Descanso Beach is a public ocean beach in California, about half a mile from the town of Avalon. Restrooms are on site, and a fee is charged. Late summer brings the warmest weather. Typical averages from a nearby weather station, which sits at about 1,600 feet, show August highs around 79°F with lows near 62°F. September is nearly as warm, at about 78°F and 63°F, and July averages about 77°F and 59°F. These months are also the driest, with only one or two wet days each. June is milder, with highs near 70°F. October cools to around 73°F, and November to around 67°F. In winter and early spring, highs run about 60 to 62°F and lows sit near 49 to 50°F. December through March usually bring seven or eight wet days a month. For overnight stays, Laura Stein Volunteer Camp is about 1.9 miles away. Black Jack Volunteer Camp is about 5.2 miles off.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Parking
None at the access
Fee
Fee charged
Restrooms
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Descanso Beach
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 60–79°F and lows of 49–63°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Avalon Catalina Ap, CA weather station, 6.3 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan62° high50° low
- Feb60° high49° low
- Mar61° high49° low
- Apr64° high50° low
- May67° high52° low
- Jun70° high55° low
- Jul77° high59° low
- Aug79° high62° low
- Sep78° high63° low
- Oct73° high58° low
- Nov67° high54° low
- Dec60° high49° low
Nearby
- Laura Stein Volunteer CampCamping1.9 mi
- Black Jack Volunteer CampCamping5.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
